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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.32, 554.44 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.32, 554.44 and 302.06 is: 451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.32 : 554.44 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.32/554.44 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.32x = 554.44 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.32x = 167,474.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,474.15/371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.02

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