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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.34, 704.29 and 303.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.34, 704.29 and 303.34 is: 418.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.34 : 704.29 = 303.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.34/704.29 = 303.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.34x = 704.29 × 303.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.34x = 213,639.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,639.33/510.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.62

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