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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.37, 704.36 and 300.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.37, 704.36 and 300.61 is: 414.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.37 : 704.36 = 300.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.37/704.36 = 300.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.37x = 704.36 × 300.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.37x = 211,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,734.96/510.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.87

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