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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.21, 771.32 and 411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.21, 771.32 and 411.36 is: 617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.21 : 771.32 = 411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.21/771.32 = 411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.21x = 771.32 × 411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.21x = 317,290.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,290.20/514.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.04

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