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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.32, 708.12 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.32, 708.12 and 416.40 is: 573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.32 : 708.12 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.32/708.12 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.32x = 708.12 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.32x = 294,861.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,861.17/514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.30

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