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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.07, 770.19 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.07, 770.19 and 391.96 is: 587.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.07 : 770.19 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.07/770.19 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.07x = 770.19 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.07x = 301,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,883.67/514.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.24

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