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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.32, 771.16 and 321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.32, 771.16 and 321.52 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.32 : 771.16 = 321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.32/771.16 = 321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.32x = 771.16 × 321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.32x = 247,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,943.36/514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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