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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 429.42 and 300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 429.42 and 300.76 is: 414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 429.42 = 300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/429.42 = 300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 429.42 × 300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 129,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,152.36/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.85

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