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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.28, 513.94 and 307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.28, 513.94 and 307.01 is: 422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.28 : 513.94 = 307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.28/513.94 = 307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.28x = 513.94 × 307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.28x = 157,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,784.72/373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.70

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