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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 553.96 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 553.96 and 304.58 is: 455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 553.96 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/553.96 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 553.96 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 168,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,725.14/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.62

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