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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.54, 561.60 and 301.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.54, 561.60 and 301.90 is: 453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.54 : 561.60 = 301.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.54/561.60 = 301.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.54x = 561.60 × 301.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.54x = 169,547.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,547.04/373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.89

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