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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.96, 558.02 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.96, 558.02 and 304.08 is: 456.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.96 : 558.02 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.96/558.02 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.96x = 558.02 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.96x = 169,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,682.72/371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.19

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