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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.29, 558.72 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.29, 558.72 and 304.25 is: 455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.29 : 558.72 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.29/558.72 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.29x = 558.72 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.29x = 169,987.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,987.77/373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.38

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