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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 556.92 and 302.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 556.92 and 302.57 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 556.92 = 302.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/556.92 = 302.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 556.92 × 302.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 168,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,504.50/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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