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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.48, 515.46 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.48, 515.46 and 304.36 is: 420.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.48 : 515.46 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.48/515.46 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.48x = 515.46 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.48x = 156,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,885.41/373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.06

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