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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.16, 770.72 and 360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.16, 770.72 and 360.03 is: 539.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.16 : 770.72 = 360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.16/770.72 = 360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.16x = 770.72 × 360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.16x = 277,480.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,480.52/514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.68

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