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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.35, 510.89 and 300.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.35, 510.89 and 300.49 is: 414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.35 : 510.89 = 300.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.35/510.89 = 300.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.35x = 510.89 × 300.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.35x = 153,518.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,518.09/370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.52

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