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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.26, 555.50 and 302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.26, 555.50 and 302.43 is: 453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.26 : 555.50 = 302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.26/555.50 = 302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.26x = 555.50 × 302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.26x = 167,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,999.87/370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.73

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