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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.14, 709.48 and 348.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.14, 709.48 and 348.09 is: 480.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.14 : 709.48 = 348.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.14/709.48 = 348.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.14x = 709.48 × 348.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.14x = 246,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,962.89/514.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.34

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