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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.53, 704.54 and 300.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.53, 704.54 and 300.71 is: 414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.53 : 704.54 = 300.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.53/704.54 = 300.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.53x = 704.54 × 300.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.53x = 211,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,859.84/510.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.98

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