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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 556.74 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 556.74 and 305.88 is: 457.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 556.74 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/556.74 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 556.74 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 170,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,293.54/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.87

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