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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514, 771.05 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514, 771.05 and 375.60 is: 563.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514 : 771.05 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514/771.05 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514x = 771.05 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514x = 289,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,606.38/514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.44

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