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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.99, 558.43 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.99, 558.43 and 303.16 is: 453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.99 : 558.43 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.99/558.43 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.99x = 558.43 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.99x = 169,293.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,293.64/372.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.88

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