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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.27, 770.86 and 347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.27, 770.86 and 347.50 is: 520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.27 : 770.86 = 347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.27/770.86 = 347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.27x = 770.86 × 347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.27x = 267,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,873.85/514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.88

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