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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.80, 704.73 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.80, 704.73 and 300.90 is: 415.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.80 : 704.73 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.80/704.73 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.80x = 704.73 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.80x = 212,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,053.26/510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.14

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