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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.24, 704 and 300.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.24, 704 and 300.36 is: 414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.24 : 704 = 300.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.24/704 = 300.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.24x = 704 × 300.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.24x = 211,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,453.44/510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.42

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