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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.48, 710.08 and 307.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.48, 710.08 and 307.52 is: 424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.48 : 710.08 = 307.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.48/710.08 = 307.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.48x = 710.08 × 307.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.48x = 218,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,363.80/514.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.44

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