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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.72, 559.50 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.72, 559.50 and 305.32 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.72 : 559.50 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.72/559.50 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.72x = 559.50 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.72x = 170,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,826.54/373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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