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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.11, 771.29 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.11, 771.29 and 374.09 is: 561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.11 : 771.29 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.11/771.29 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.11x = 771.29 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.11x = 288,527.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,527.55/514.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.21

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