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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.60, 556.40 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.60, 556.40 and 302.96 is: 453.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.60 : 556.40 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.60/556.40 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.60x = 556.40 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.60x = 168,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,566.94/371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.62

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