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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.16, 771.60 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.16, 771.60 and 297.44 is: 446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.16 : 771.60 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.16/771.60 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.16x = 771.60 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.16x = 229,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,504.70/514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.37

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