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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.27, 709.77 and 348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.27, 709.77 and 348.58 is: 481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.27 : 709.77 = 348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.27/709.77 = 348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.27x = 709.77 × 348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.27x = 247,411.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,411.63/514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.09

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