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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.18, 709.50 and 317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.18, 709.50 and 317.74 is: 438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.18 : 709.50 = 317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.18/709.50 = 317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.18x = 709.50 × 317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.18x = 225,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,436.53/514.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.44

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