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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 416.34 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 416.34 and 279.72 is: 386.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 416.34 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/416.34 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 416.34 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 116,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,458.62/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.49

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