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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.87, 558.96 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.87, 558.96 and 235.50 is: 353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.87 : 558.96 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.87/558.96 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.87x = 558.96 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.87x = 131,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,635.08/372.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.03

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