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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 515.12 and 299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 515.12 and 299.32 is: 412.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 515.12 = 299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/515.12 = 299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 515.12 × 299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 154,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,185.72/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.22

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