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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.10, 703.93 and 300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.10, 703.93 and 300.24 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.10 : 703.93 = 300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.10/703.93 = 300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.10x = 703.93 × 300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.10x = 211,347.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,347.19/510.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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