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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.23, 709.40 and 317.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.23, 709.40 and 317.61 is: 438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.23 : 709.40 = 317.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.23/709.40 = 317.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.23x = 709.40 × 317.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.23x = 225,310.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,310.95/514.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.15

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