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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 558.71 and 307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 558.71 and 307.22 is: 462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 558.71 = 307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/558.71 = 307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 558.71 × 307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 171,642.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,642.56/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.90

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