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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.13, 770.23 and 328.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.13, 770.23 and 328.81 is: 492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.13 : 770.23 = 328.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.13/770.23 = 328.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.13x = 770.23 × 328.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.13x = 253,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,260.18/514.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.59

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