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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374, 515.94 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374, 515.94 and 300.42 is: 414.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 515.94 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/515.94 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 515.94 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 154,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,998.69/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.44

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