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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.98, 703.94 and 300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.98, 703.94 and 300.14 is: 414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.98 : 703.94 = 300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.98/703.94 = 300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.98x = 703.94 × 300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.98x = 211,280.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,280.81/509.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.29

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