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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.90, 555.75 and 303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.90, 555.75 and 303.49 is: 453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.90 : 555.75 = 303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.90/555.75 = 303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.90x = 555.75 × 303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.90x = 168,665.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,665.26/371.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.52

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