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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.37, 710.06 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.37, 710.06 and 366.98 is: 506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.37 : 710.06 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.37/710.06 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.37x = 710.06 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.37x = 260,572.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,572.43/514.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.58

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