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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.80, 554.70 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.80, 554.70 and 302.30 is: 453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.80 : 554.70 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.80/554.70 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.80x = 554.70 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.80x = 167,685.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,685.81/369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.45

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