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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.28, 770.38 and 253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.28, 770.38 and 253.49 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.28 : 770.38 = 253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.28/770.38 = 253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.28x = 770.38 × 253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.28x = 195,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,279.14/514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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