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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.82, 554.70 and 305.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.82, 554.70 and 305.09 is: 456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.82 : 554.70 = 305.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.82/554.70 = 305.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.82x = 554.70 × 305.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.82x = 169,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,233.42/370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.38

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