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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.38, 704.34 and 300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.38, 704.34 and 300.70 is: 414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.38 : 704.34 = 300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.38/704.34 = 300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.38x = 704.34 × 300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.38x = 211,795.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,795.04/510.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.98

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