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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514, 770.86 and 376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514, 770.86 and 376.71 is: 564.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514 : 770.86 = 376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514/770.86 = 376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514x = 770.86 × 376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514x = 290,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,390.67/514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.96

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