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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.69, 704.76 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.69, 704.76 and 300.88 is: 415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.69 : 704.76 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.69/704.76 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.69x = 704.76 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.69x = 212,048.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,048.19/510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.22

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