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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.25, 771.87 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.25, 771.87 and 368.15 is: 552.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.25 : 771.87 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.25/771.87 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.25x = 771.87 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.25x = 284,163.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,163.94/514.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.58

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