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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.18, 703.98 and 300.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.18, 703.98 and 300.33 is: 414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.18 : 703.98 = 300.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.18/703.98 = 300.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.18x = 703.98 × 300.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.18x = 211,426.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,426.31/510.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.42

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