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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.33, 557.46 and 302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.33, 557.46 and 302.98 is: 454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.33 : 557.46 = 302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.33/557.46 = 302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.33x = 557.46 × 302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.33x = 168,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,897.72/371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.85

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