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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.35, 704.34 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.35, 704.34 and 303.35 is: 418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.35 : 704.34 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.35/704.34 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.35x = 704.34 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.35x = 213,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,656.50/510.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.65

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