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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.03, 558.30 and 308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.03, 558.30 and 308.02 is: 461.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.03 : 558.30 = 308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.03/558.30 = 308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.03x = 558.30 × 308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.03x = 171,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,967.57/373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.00

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