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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.76, 516.24 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.76, 516.24 and 301.32 is: 415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.76 : 516.24 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.76/516.24 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.76x = 516.24 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.76x = 155,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,553.44/374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.07

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