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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.70, 559.53 and 304.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.70, 559.53 and 304.37 is: 456.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.70 : 559.53 = 304.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.70/559.53 = 304.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.70x = 559.53 × 304.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.70x = 170,301.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,301.35/372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.94

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