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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.22, 771.59 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.22, 771.59 and 331.97 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.22 : 771.59 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.22/771.59 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.22x = 771.59 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.22x = 256,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,141.70/514.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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