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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514, 769.78 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514, 769.78 and 296.92 is: 444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514 : 769.78 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514/769.78 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514x = 769.78 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514x = 228,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,563.08/514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.68

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