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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.18, 770.11 and 360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.18, 770.11 and 360.79 is: 540.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.18 : 770.11 = 360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.18/770.11 = 360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.18x = 770.11 × 360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.18x = 277,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,845.16/514.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.37

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