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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 512.81 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 512.81 and 305.46 is: 421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 512.81 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/512.81 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 512.81 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 156,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,641.42/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.16

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