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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.13, 514.59 and 300.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.13, 514.59 and 300.29 is: 413.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.13 : 514.59 = 300.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.13/514.59 = 300.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.13x = 514.59 × 300.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.13x = 154,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,522.53/374.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.02

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