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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.03, 553.80 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.03, 553.80 and 305.02 is: 456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.03 : 553.80 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.03/553.80 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.03x = 553.80 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.03x = 168,920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,920.08/370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.50

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