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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.32, 709.94 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.32, 709.94 and 348.44 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.32 : 709.94 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.32/709.94 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.32x = 709.94 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.32x = 247,371.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,371.49/514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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