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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 767.07 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 767.07 and 506.52 is: 755.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 767.07 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/767.07 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 767.07 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 388,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,536.30/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.79

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