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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 432.72 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 432.72 and 300.96 is: 414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 432.72 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/432.72 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 432.72 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 130,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,231.41/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.86

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