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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.40, 554.74 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.40, 554.74 and 301.23 is: 451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.40 : 554.74 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.40/554.74 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.40x = 554.74 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.40x = 167,103.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,103.58/370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.15

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