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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.41, 704.35 and 300.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.41, 704.35 and 300.58 is: 414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.41 : 704.35 = 300.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.41/704.35 = 300.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.41x = 704.35 × 300.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.41x = 211,713.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,713.52/510.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.79

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