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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.68, 556.08 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.68, 556.08 and 302.28 is: 453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.68 : 556.08 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.68/556.08 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.68x = 556.08 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.68x = 168,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,091.86/370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.47

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