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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 560.20 and 303.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 560.20 and 303.98 is: 456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 560.20 = 303.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/560.20 = 303.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 560.20 × 303.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 170,289.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,289.60/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.44

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