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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.70, 555.02 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.70, 555.02 and 301.35 is: 452.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.70 : 555.02 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.70/555.02 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.70x = 555.02 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.70x = 167,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,256.98/369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.42

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