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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 560.38 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 560.38 and 234.75 is: 352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 560.38 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/560.38 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 560.38 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 131,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,549.21/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.07

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