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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.23, 771.08 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.23, 771.08 and 351.96 is: 527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.23 : 771.08 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.23/771.08 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.23x = 771.08 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.23x = 271,387.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,387.56/514.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.76

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