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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.93, 512.62 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.93, 512.62 and 304.44 is: 420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.93 : 512.62 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.93/512.62 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.93x = 512.62 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.93x = 156,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,062.03/370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.73

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