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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 770.69 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 770.69 and 329.09 is: 493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 770.69 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/770.69 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 770.69 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 253,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,623.34/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.35

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