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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 708.78 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 708.78 and 358.56 is: 494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 708.78 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/708.78 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 708.78 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 254,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,140.16/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.36

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