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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.43, 704.35 and 300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.43, 704.35 and 300.74 is: 415.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.43 : 704.35 = 300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.43/704.35 = 300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.43x = 704.35 × 300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.43x = 211,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,827.23/510.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.00

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