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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.09, 554.32 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.09, 554.32 and 304.94 is: 456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.09 : 554.32 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.09/554.32 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.09x = 554.32 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.09x = 169,036.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,036.11/370.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.74

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