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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.03, 557.79 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.03, 557.79 and 235.66 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.03 : 557.79 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.03/557.79 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.03x = 557.79 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.03x = 131,448.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,448.79/373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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