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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514, 709.32 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514, 709.32 and 330 is: 455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514 : 709.32 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514/709.32 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514x = 709.32 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514x = 234,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,075.60/514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.40

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