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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.59, 558.60 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.59, 558.60 and 303.55 is: 456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.59 : 558.60 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.59/558.60 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.59x = 558.60 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.59x = 169,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,563.03/371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.32

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