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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.32, 771.84 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.32, 771.84 and 352.32 is: 528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.32 : 771.84 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.32/771.84 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.32x = 771.84 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.32x = 271,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,934.67/514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.73

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