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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.72, 560.52 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.72, 560.52 and 236.35 is: 354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.72 : 560.52 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.72/560.52 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.72x = 560.52 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.72x = 132,478.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,478.90/373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.49

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