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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 511.27 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 511.27 and 297.96 is: 409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 511.27 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/511.27 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 511.27 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 152,338.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,338.01/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.78

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