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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.14, 770.52 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.14, 770.52 and 239.58 is: 359.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.14 : 770.52 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.14/770.52 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.14x = 770.52 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.14x = 184,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,601.18/514.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.05

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