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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.84, 514.89 and 303.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.84, 514.89 and 303.77 is: 418.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.84 : 514.89 = 303.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.84/514.89 = 303.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.84x = 514.89 × 303.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.84x = 156,409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,409.42/373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.39

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