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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.31, 709.73 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.31, 709.73 and 290.25 is: 400.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.31 : 709.73 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.31/709.73 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.31x = 709.73 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.31x = 205,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,997.68/514.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.53

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