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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.04, 511.10 and 300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.04, 511.10 and 300.17 is: 414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.04 : 511.10 = 300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.04/511.10 = 300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.04x = 511.10 × 300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.04x = 153,412.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,412.83/370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.59

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