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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.25, 560.43 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.25, 560.43 and 304.04 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.25 : 560.43 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.25/560.43 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.25x = 560.43 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.25x = 170,390.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,390.34/373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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