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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 703.81 and 300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 703.81 and 300.18 is: 414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 703.81 = 300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/703.81 = 300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 703.81 × 300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 211,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,269.69/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.25

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