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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.02, 709.09 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.02, 709.09 and 389.46 is: 537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.02 : 709.09 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.02/709.09 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.02x = 709.09 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.02x = 276,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,160.24/514.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.26

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