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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 563.04 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 563.04 and 303.72 is: 455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 563.04 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/563.04 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 563.04 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 171,006.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,006.51/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.58

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