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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.09, 708.62 and 403.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.09, 708.62 and 403.37 is: 556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.09 : 708.62 = 403.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.09/708.62 = 403.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.09x = 708.62 × 403.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.09x = 285,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,838.83/514.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.01

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