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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 553.68 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 553.68 and 304.74 is: 456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 553.68 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/553.68 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 553.68 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 168,728.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,728.44/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.00

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