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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.99, 559.93 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.99, 559.93 and 304.16 is: 455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.99 : 559.93 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.99/559.93 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.99x = 559.93 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.99x = 170,308.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,308.31/373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.38

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