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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.27, 770.33 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.27, 770.33 and 375.36 is: 562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.27 : 770.33 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.27/770.33 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.27x = 770.33 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.27x = 289,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,145.34/514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.24

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