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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.44, 771.44 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.44, 771.44 and 352.16 is: 528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.44 : 771.44 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.44/771.44 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.44x = 771.44 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.44x = 271,670.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,670.31/514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.09

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