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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.43, 429.24 and 295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.43, 429.24 and 295.91 is: 409.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.43 : 429.24 = 295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.43/429.24 = 295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.43x = 429.24 × 295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.43x = 127,016.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,016.41/310.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.16

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