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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.54, 560.10 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.54, 560.10 and 300.90 is: 452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.54 : 560.10 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.54/560.10 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.54x = 560.10 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.54x = 168,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,534.09/372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.39

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