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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.83, 433.29 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.83, 433.29 and 304.29 is: 420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.83 : 433.29 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.83/433.29 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.83x = 433.29 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.83x = 131,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,845.81/313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.12

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