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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.31, 709.53 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.31, 709.53 and 337.20 is: 465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.31 : 709.53 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.31/709.53 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.31x = 709.53 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.31x = 239,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,253.52/514.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.20

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