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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 437.76 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 437.76 and 300.72 is: 414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 437.76 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/437.76 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 437.76 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 131,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,643.19/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.28

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