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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 555.81 and 302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 555.81 and 302.01 is: 452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 555.81 = 302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/555.81 = 302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 555.81 × 302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 167,860.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,860.18/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.11

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