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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.04, 708.66 and 356.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.04, 708.66 and 356.41 is: 491.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.04 : 708.66 = 356.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.04/708.66 = 356.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.04x = 708.66 × 356.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.04x = 252,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,569.97/514.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.34

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