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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.19, 558.06 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.19, 558.06 and 303.21 is: 455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.19 : 558.06 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.19/558.06 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.19x = 558.06 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.19x = 169,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,208.24/371.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.85

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