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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.69, 428.38 and 301.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.69, 428.38 and 301.00 is: 412.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.69 : 428.38 = 301.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.69/428.38 = 301.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.69x = 428.38 × 301.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.69x = 128,941.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,941.95/312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.37

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