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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.13, 516.33 and 300.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.13, 516.33 and 300.54 is: 414.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.13 : 516.33 = 300.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.13/516.33 = 300.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.13x = 516.33 × 300.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.13x = 155,177.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,177.82/374.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.77

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