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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.36, 555.82 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.36, 555.82 and 302.10 is: 452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.36 : 555.82 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.36/555.82 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.36x = 555.82 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.36x = 167,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,913.22/371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.16

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