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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.88, 558.39 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.88, 558.39 and 235.51 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.88 : 558.39 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.88/558.39 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.88x = 558.39 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.88x = 131,506.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,506.43/372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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