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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.40, 709.88 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.40, 709.88 and 281.52 is: 388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.40 : 709.88 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.40/709.88 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.40x = 709.88 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.40x = 199,844.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,844.01/514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.50

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