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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.20, 558.96 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.20, 558.96 and 304.56 is: 456.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.20 : 558.96 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.20/558.96 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.20x = 558.96 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.20x = 170,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,236.86/373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.15

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