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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.38, 771.69 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.38, 771.69 and 352.14 is: 528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.38 : 771.69 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.38/771.69 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.38x = 771.69 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.38x = 271,742.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,742.92/514.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.29

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