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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.32, 512.24 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.32, 512.24 and 301.24 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.32 : 512.24 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.32/512.24 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.32x = 512.24 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.32x = 154,307.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,307.18/371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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