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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.40, 771.82 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.40, 771.82 and 298.16 is: 447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.40 : 771.82 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.40/771.82 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.40x = 771.82 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.40x = 230,125.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,125.85/514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.37

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