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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.43, 709.91 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.43, 709.91 and 281.56 is: 388.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.43 : 709.91 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.43/709.91 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.43x = 709.91 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.43x = 199,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,880.39/514.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.55

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