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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.40, 710.16 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.40, 710.16 and 357.26 is: 493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.40 : 710.16 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.40/710.16 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.40x = 710.16 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.40x = 253,711.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,711.76/514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.22

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