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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.20, 515.88 and 300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.20, 515.88 and 300.24 is: 415.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.20 : 515.88 = 300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.20/515.88 = 300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.20x = 515.88 × 300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.20x = 154,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,887.81/373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.03

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