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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 511.77 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 511.77 and 301.14 is: 415.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 511.77 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/511.77 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 511.77 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 154,114.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,114.42/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.02

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