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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.07, 709.42 and 281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.07, 709.42 and 281.19 is: 388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.07 : 709.42 = 281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.07/709.42 = 281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.07x = 709.42 × 281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.07x = 199,481.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,481.81/514.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.05

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