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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.40, 557.69 and 306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.40, 557.69 and 306.99 is: 459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.40 : 557.69 = 306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.40/557.69 = 306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.40x = 557.69 × 306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.40x = 171,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,203.72/372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.73

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