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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.02, 556.72 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.02, 556.72 and 303.32 is: 455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.02 : 556.72 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.02/556.72 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.02x = 556.72 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.02x = 168,864.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,864.31/371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.14

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