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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.29, 704.44 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.29, 704.44 and 300.40 is: 414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.29 : 704.44 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.29/704.44 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.29x = 704.44 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.29x = 211,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,611.26/510.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.69

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