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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.49, 709.97 and 367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.49, 709.97 and 367.47 is: 507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.49 : 709.97 = 367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.49/709.97 = 367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.49x = 709.97 × 367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.49x = 260,890.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,890.84/514.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.09

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