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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.01, 559.17 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.01, 559.17 and 235.98 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.01 : 559.17 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.01/559.17 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.01x = 559.17 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.01x = 131,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,952.94/373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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