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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.66, 704.64 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.66, 704.64 and 303.66 is: 419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.66 : 704.64 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.66/704.64 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.66x = 704.64 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.66x = 213,970.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,970.98/510.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.01

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