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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.04, 770.94 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.04, 770.94 and 331.52 is: 497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.04 : 770.94 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.04/770.94 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.04x = 770.94 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.04x = 255,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,582.03/514.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.20

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