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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.55, 704.43 and 300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.55, 704.43 and 300.65 is: 414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.55 : 704.43 = 300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.55/704.43 = 300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.55x = 704.43 × 300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.55x = 211,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,786.88/510.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.82

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