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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.60, 428.66 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.60, 428.66 and 301.04 is: 415.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.60 : 428.66 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.60/428.66 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.60x = 428.66 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.60x = 129,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,043.81/310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.47

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