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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.87, 703.66 and 300.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.87, 703.66 and 300.04 is: 414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.87 : 703.66 = 300.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.87/703.66 = 300.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.87x = 703.66 × 300.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.87x = 211,122.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,122.63/509.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.07

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