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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.04, 703.88 and 300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.04, 703.88 and 300.18 is: 414.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.04 : 703.88 = 300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.04/703.88 = 300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.04x = 703.88 × 300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.04x = 211,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,290.70/510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.26

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