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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.67, 556.67 and 306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.67, 556.67 and 306.52 is: 459.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.67 : 556.67 = 306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.67/556.67 = 306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.67x = 556.67 × 306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.67x = 170,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,630.49/371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.09

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