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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.22, 770.73 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.22, 770.73 and 236.52 is: 354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.22 : 770.73 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.22/770.73 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.22x = 770.73 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.22x = 182,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,293.06/514.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.51

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