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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 430.57 and 305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 430.57 and 305.58 is: 419.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 430.57 = 305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/430.57 = 305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 430.57 × 305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 131,573.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,573.58/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.53

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