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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.42, 511.94 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.42, 511.94 and 301.22 is: 415.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.42 : 511.94 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.42/511.94 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.42x = 511.94 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.42x = 154,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,204.99/371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.18

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