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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.19, 709.72 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.19, 709.72 and 317.59 is: 438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.19 : 709.72 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.19/709.72 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.19x = 709.72 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.19x = 225,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,400.96/514.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.36

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