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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.08, 511.80 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.08, 511.80 and 301.12 is: 415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.08 : 511.80 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.08/511.80 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.08x = 511.80 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.08x = 154,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,113.22/371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.31

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