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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.89, 555.48 and 302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.89, 555.48 and 302.07 is: 452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.89 : 555.48 = 302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.89/555.48 = 302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.89x = 555.48 × 302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.89x = 167,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,793.84/370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.41

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