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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.54, 560.32 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.54, 560.32 and 236.40 is: 354.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.54 : 560.32 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.54/560.32 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.54x = 560.32 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.54x = 132,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,459.65/373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.61

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