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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.00, 555.13 and 301.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.00, 555.13 and 301.69 is: 452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.00 : 555.13 = 301.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.00/555.13 = 301.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.00x = 555.13 × 301.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.00x = 167,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,474.39/370.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.64

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