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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.43, 556.55 and 302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.43, 556.55 and 302.39 is: 454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.43 : 556.55 = 302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.43/556.55 = 302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.43x = 556.55 × 302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.43x = 168,295.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,295.15/370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.32

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