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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 510.95 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 510.95 and 300.50 is: 414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 510.95 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/510.95 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 510.95 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 153,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,540.48/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.48

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