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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.32, 709.62 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.32, 709.62 and 317.76 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.32 : 709.62 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.32/709.62 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.32x = 709.62 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.32x = 225,488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,488.85/514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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