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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.13, 709.51 and 281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.13, 709.51 and 281.27 is: 388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.13 : 709.51 = 281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.13/709.51 = 281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.13x = 709.51 × 281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.13x = 199,559.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,559.63/514.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.15

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