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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.14, 708.94 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.14, 708.94 and 366.72 is: 505.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.14 : 708.94 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.14/708.94 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.14x = 708.94 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.14x = 259,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,982.48/514.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.66

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