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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.17, 709.50 and 304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.17, 709.50 and 304.30 is: 419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.17 : 709.50 = 304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.17/709.50 = 304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.17x = 709.50 × 304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.17x = 215,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,899.33/514.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.90

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