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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.26, 704.06 and 300.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.26, 704.06 and 300.38 is: 414.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.26 : 704.06 = 300.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.26/704.06 = 300.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.26x = 704.06 × 300.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.26x = 211,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,485.54/510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.47

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