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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.85, 511.31 and 300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.85, 511.31 and 300.65 is: 414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.85 : 511.31 = 300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.85/511.31 = 300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.85x = 511.31 × 300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.85x = 153,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,723.55/370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.52

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