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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.91, 517.10 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.91, 517.10 and 300.93 is: 415.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.91 : 517.10 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.91/517.10 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.91x = 517.10 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.91x = 155,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,609.40/374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.06

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