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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 769.56 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 769.56 and 368.02 is: 550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 769.56 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/769.56 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 769.56 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 283,213.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,213.47/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.91

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