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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.53, 556.28 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.53, 556.28 and 304.18 is: 454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.53 : 556.28 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.53/556.28 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.53x = 556.28 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.53x = 169,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,211.46/372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.23

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