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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.80, 560.10 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.80, 560.10 and 236.60 is: 354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.80 : 560.10 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.80/560.10 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.80x = 560.10 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.80x = 132,519.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,519.66/373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.52

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