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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 554.05 and 304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 554.05 and 304.67 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 554.05 = 304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/554.05 = 304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 554.05 × 304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 168,802.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,802.41/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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