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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 559.52 and 305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 559.52 and 305.08 is: 457.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 559.52 = 305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/559.52 = 305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 559.52 × 305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 170,698.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,698.36/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.69

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