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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.05, 558.77 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.05, 558.77 and 300.96 is: 450.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.05 : 558.77 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.05/558.77 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.05x = 558.77 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.05x = 168,165.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,165.91/373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.79

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