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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.24, 771.60 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.24, 771.60 and 392.32 is: 588.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.24 : 771.60 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.24/771.60 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.24x = 771.60 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.24x = 302,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,714.11/514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.66

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