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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.96, 556.52 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.96, 556.52 and 303.08 is: 454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.96 : 556.52 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.96/556.52 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.96x = 556.52 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.96x = 168,670.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,670.08/370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.69

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