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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.02, 559.80 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.02, 559.80 and 301.20 is: 452.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.02 : 559.80 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.02/559.80 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.02x = 559.80 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.02x = 168,611.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,611.76/373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.02

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