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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.71, 516.83 and 304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.71, 516.83 and 304.77 is: 420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.71 : 516.83 = 304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.71/516.83 = 304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.71x = 516.83 × 304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.71x = 157,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,514.28/374.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.36

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