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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.03, 709.33 and 281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.03, 709.33 and 281.11 is: 387.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.03 : 709.33 = 281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.03/709.33 = 281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.03x = 709.33 × 281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.03x = 199,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,399.76/514.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.91

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