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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 557.52 and 306.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 557.52 and 306.81 is: 459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 557.52 = 306.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/557.52 = 306.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 557.52 × 306.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 171,052.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,052.71/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.30

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