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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 557.19 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 557.19 and 304.26 is: 456.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 557.19 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/557.19 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 557.19 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 169,530.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,530.63/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.69

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