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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.19, 515.95 and 304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.19, 515.95 and 304.03 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.19 : 515.95 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.19/515.95 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.19x = 515.95 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.19x = 156,862.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,862.23/374.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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