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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 511.08 and 300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 511.08 and 300.18 is: 414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 511.08 = 300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/511.08 = 300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 511.08 × 300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 153,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,415.99/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.62

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