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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.16, 770.52 and 239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.16, 770.52 and 239.60 is: 359.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.16 : 770.52 = 239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.16/770.52 = 239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.16x = 770.52 × 239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.16x = 184,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,616.59/514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.06

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