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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.79, 554.57 and 302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.79, 554.57 and 302.75 is: 452.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.79 : 554.57 = 302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.79/554.57 = 302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.79x = 554.57 × 302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.79x = 167,895.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,895.94/370.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.80

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