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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.28, 558.77 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.28, 558.77 and 235.85 is: 353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.28 : 558.77 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.28/558.77 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.28x = 558.77 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.28x = 131,781.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,781.93/373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.04

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