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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 563.64 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 563.64 and 235.08 is: 352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 563.64 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/563.64 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 563.64 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 132,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,500.49/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.71

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