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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.67, 704.88 and 300.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.67, 704.88 and 300.83 is: 415.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.67 : 704.88 = 300.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.67/704.88 = 300.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.67x = 704.88 × 300.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.67x = 212,045.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,045.53/510.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.23

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