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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.50, 704.49 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.50, 704.49 and 303.50 is: 418.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.50 : 704.49 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.50/704.49 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.50x = 704.49 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.50x = 213,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,812.72/510.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.83

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