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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.19, 709.22 and 356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.19, 709.22 and 356.90 is: 492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.19 : 709.22 = 356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.19/709.22 = 356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.19x = 709.22 × 356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.19x = 253,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,115.29/514.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.27

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