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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 555.96 and 306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 555.96 and 306.38 is: 459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 555.96 = 306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/555.96 = 306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 555.96 × 306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 170,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,335.02/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.57

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