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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 560.38 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 560.38 and 305.96 is: 458.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 560.38 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/560.38 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 560.38 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 171,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,453.86/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.48

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