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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 560.30 and 304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 560.30 and 304.88 is: 456.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 560.30 = 304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/560.30 = 304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 560.30 × 304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 170,819.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,819.94/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.69

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