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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.41, 710.04 and 367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.41, 710.04 and 367.47 is: 507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.41 : 710.04 = 367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.41/710.04 = 367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.41x = 710.04 × 367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.41x = 260,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,918.40/514.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.22

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