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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.70, 554.55 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.70, 554.55 and 301.30 is: 451.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.70 : 554.55 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.70/554.55 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.70x = 554.55 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.70x = 167,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,085.92/369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.95

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