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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 555.88 and 306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 555.88 and 306.16 is: 459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 555.88 = 306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/555.88 = 306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 555.88 × 306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 170,188.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,188.22/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.77

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