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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.34, 554.59 and 304.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.34, 554.59 and 304.93 is: 456.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.34 : 554.59 = 304.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.34/554.59 = 304.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.34x = 554.59 × 304.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.34x = 169,111.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,111.13/370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.64

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