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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.01, 709.40 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.01, 709.40 and 356.56 is: 492.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.01 : 709.40 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.01/709.40 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.01x = 709.40 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.01x = 252,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,938.33/514.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.09

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