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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.73, 559.97 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.73, 559.97 and 236.93 is: 355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.73 : 559.97 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.73/559.97 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.73x = 559.97 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.73x = 132,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,672.51/373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.00

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