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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.44, 771.10 and 360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.44, 771.10 and 360.44 is: 540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.44 : 771.10 = 360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.44/771.10 = 360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.44x = 771.10 × 360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.44x = 277,935.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,935.28/514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.27

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