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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.12, 511.85 and 305.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.12, 511.85 and 305.51 is: 421.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.12 : 511.85 = 305.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.12/511.85 = 305.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.12x = 511.85 × 305.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.12x = 156,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,373.77/371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.36

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