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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.23, 769.71 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.23, 769.71 and 367.50 is: 550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.23 : 769.71 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.23/769.71 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.23x = 769.71 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.23x = 282,868.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,868.43/514.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.08

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