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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.90, 558.19 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.90, 558.19 and 235.74 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.90 : 558.19 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.90/558.19 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.90x = 558.19 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.90x = 131,590.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,590.10/372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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