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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 770.31 and 398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 770.31 and 398.80 is: 597.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 770.31 = 398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/770.31 = 398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 770.31 × 398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 307,199.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,199.63/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.57

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