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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.62, 556.42 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.62, 556.42 and 304.28 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.62 : 556.42 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.62/556.42 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.62x = 556.42 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.62x = 169,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,306.12/372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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