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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.72, 557.94 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.72, 557.94 and 304.08 is: 456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.72 : 557.94 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.72/557.94 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.72x = 557.94 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.72x = 169,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,658.40/371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.41

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