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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.37, 511.71 and 297.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.37, 511.71 and 297.39 is: 409.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.37 : 511.71 = 297.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.37/511.71 = 297.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.37x = 511.71 × 297.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.37x = 152,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,177.44/371.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.77

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