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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.72, 511.52 and 300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.72, 511.52 and 300.66 is: 414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.72 : 511.52 = 300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.72/511.52 = 300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.72x = 511.52 × 300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.72x = 153,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,792.68/370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.85

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