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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514, 709.36 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514, 709.36 and 359.12 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514 : 709.36 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514/709.36 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514x = 709.36 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514x = 254,745.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,745.36/514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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