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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.30, 709.68 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.30, 709.68 and 290.25 is: 400.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.30 : 709.68 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.30/709.68 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.30x = 709.68 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.30x = 205,982.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,982.32/514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.51

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