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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.69, 558.69 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.69, 558.69 and 235.32 is: 352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.69 : 558.69 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.69/558.69 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.69x = 558.69 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.69x = 131,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,470.93/372.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.76

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