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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.72, 556.44 and 303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.72, 556.44 and 303.07 is: 454.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.72 : 556.44 = 303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.72/556.44 = 303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.72x = 556.44 × 303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.72x = 168,640.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,640.27/370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.90

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