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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.19, 558.23 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.19, 558.23 and 303.48 is: 453.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.19 : 558.23 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.19/558.23 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.19x = 558.23 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.19x = 169,410.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,410.12/373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.96

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