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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.79, 557.97 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.79, 557.97 and 303.74 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.79 : 557.97 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.79/557.97 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.79x = 557.97 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.79x = 169,477.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,477.81/372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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