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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.25, 703.92 and 300.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.25, 703.92 and 300.31 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.25 : 703.92 = 300.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.25/703.92 = 300.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.25x = 703.92 × 300.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.25x = 211,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,394.22/510.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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