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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.01, 557.09 and 301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.01, 557.09 and 301.87 is: 453.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.01 : 557.09 = 301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.01/557.09 = 301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.01x = 557.09 × 301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.01x = 168,168.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,168.76/371.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.27

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