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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.33, 559.55 and 307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.33, 559.55 and 307.76 is: 463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.33 : 559.55 = 307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.33/559.55 = 307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.33x = 559.55 × 307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.33x = 172,208.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,208.23/371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.76

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