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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514, 709.86 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514, 709.86 and 359.56 is: 496.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514 : 709.86 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514/709.86 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514x = 709.86 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514x = 255,237.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,237.26/514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.57

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