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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 714.32 and 508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 714.32 and 508 is: 705.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 714.32 = 508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/714.32 = 508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 714.32 × 508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 362,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,874.56/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.87

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