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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 709.43 and 317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 709.43 and 317.60 is: 438.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 709.43 = 317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/709.43 = 317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 709.43 × 317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 225,309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,309.83/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.28

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