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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.09, 703.93 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.09, 703.93 and 303.09 is: 418.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.09 : 703.93 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.09/703.93 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.09x = 703.93 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.09x = 213,356.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,356.59/510.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.27

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