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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.48, 771.30 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.48, 771.30 and 331.96 is: 497.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.48 : 771.30 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.48/771.30 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.48x = 771.30 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.48x = 256,040.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,040.75/514.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.67

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