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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.29, 429.32 and 301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.29, 429.32 and 301.77 is: 416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.29 : 429.32 = 301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.29/429.32 = 301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.29x = 429.32 × 301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.29x = 129,556.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,556.65/311.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.20

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