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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 555.12 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 555.12 and 305.04 is: 456.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 555.12 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/555.12 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 555.12 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 169,333.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,333.80/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.67

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