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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.26, 709.92 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.26, 709.92 and 348.48 is: 481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.26 : 709.92 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.26/709.92 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.26x = 709.92 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.26x = 247,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,392.92/514.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.07

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