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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.21, 560.12 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.21, 560.12 and 301.52 is: 452.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.21 : 560.12 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.21/560.12 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.21x = 560.12 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.21x = 168,887.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,887.28/373.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.53

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