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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.35, 771.50 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.35, 771.50 and 367.74 is: 551.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.35 : 771.50 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.35/771.50 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.35x = 771.50 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.35x = 283,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,711.30/514.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.59

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