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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.82, 556.71 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.82, 556.71 and 302.48 is: 454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.82 : 556.71 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.82/556.71 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.82x = 556.71 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.82x = 168,391.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,391.81/370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.10

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