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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.11, 556.52 and 304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.11, 556.52 and 304.07 is: 454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.11 : 556.52 = 304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.11/556.52 = 304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.11x = 556.52 × 304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.11x = 169,216.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,216.73/372.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.76

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