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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.01, 709.09 and 374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.01, 709.09 and 374.06 is: 516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.01 : 709.09 = 374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.01/709.09 = 374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.01x = 709.09 × 374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.01x = 265,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,243.04/514.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.03

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