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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.24, 703.87 and 300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.24, 703.87 and 300.28 is: 414.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.24 : 703.87 = 300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.24/703.87 = 300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.24x = 703.87 × 300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.24x = 211,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,358.08/510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.23

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