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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.23, 709.35 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.23, 709.35 and 304.34 is: 419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.23 : 709.35 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.23/709.35 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.23x = 709.35 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.23x = 215,880.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,880.03/514.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.81

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