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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.48, 710.12 and 367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.48, 710.12 and 367.36 is: 507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.48 : 710.12 = 367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.48/710.12 = 367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.48x = 710.12 × 367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.48x = 260,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,869.68/514.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.06

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