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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.15, 709.56 and 357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.15, 709.56 and 357.41 is: 493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.15 : 709.56 = 357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.15/709.56 = 357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.15x = 709.56 × 357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.15x = 253,605.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,605.61/514.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.25

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