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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.54, 516.98 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.54, 516.98 and 304.54 is: 420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.54 : 516.98 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.54/516.98 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.54x = 516.98 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.54x = 157,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,438.27/374.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.36

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