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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.91, 517.49 and 304.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.91, 517.49 and 304.91 is: 420.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.91 : 517.49 = 304.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.91/517.49 = 304.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.91x = 517.49 × 304.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.91x = 157,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,786.85/374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.87

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