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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.03, 559.45 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.03, 559.45 and 235.89 is: 353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.03 : 559.45 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.03/559.45 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.03x = 559.45 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.03x = 131,968.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,968.66/373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.77

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