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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.46, 559.28 and 308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.46, 559.28 and 308.06 is: 461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.46 : 559.28 = 308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.46/559.28 = 308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.46x = 559.28 × 308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.46x = 172,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,290.26/373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.34

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