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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.25, 704.21 and 303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.25, 704.21 and 303.25 is: 418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.25 : 704.21 = 303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.25/704.21 = 303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.25x = 704.21 × 303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.25x = 213,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,551.68/510.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.52

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