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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.35, 771.26 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.35, 771.26 and 318.87 is: 478.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.35 : 771.26 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.35/771.26 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.35x = 771.26 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.35x = 245,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,930.08/514.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.14

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