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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.34, 595.11 and 300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.34, 595.11 and 300.30 is: 414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.34 : 595.11 = 300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.34/595.11 = 300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.34x = 595.11 × 300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.34x = 178,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,711.53/431.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.32

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