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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 512.99 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 512.99 and 301.98 is: 416.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 512.99 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/512.99 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 512.99 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 154,912.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,912.72/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.51

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