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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.03, 771.46 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.03, 771.46 and 328.84 is: 493.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.03 : 771.46 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.03/771.46 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.03x = 771.46 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.03x = 253,687.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,687.73/514.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.53

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