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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.14, 709.56 and 348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.14, 709.56 and 348.69 is: 481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.14 : 709.56 = 348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.14/709.56 = 348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.14x = 709.56 × 348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.14x = 247,416.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,416.48/514.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.22

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