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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.05, 771.58 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.05, 771.58 and 376.70 is: 565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.05 : 771.58 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.05/771.58 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.05x = 771.58 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.05x = 290,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,653.02/514.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.42

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