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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.13, 704.03 and 303.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.13, 704.03 and 303.13 is: 418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.13 : 704.03 = 303.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.13/704.03 = 303.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.13x = 704.03 × 303.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.13x = 213,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,409.85/510.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.35

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