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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.53, 710.03 and 281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.53, 710.03 and 281.61 is: 388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.53 : 710.03 = 281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.53/710.03 = 281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.53x = 710.03 × 281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.53x = 199,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,950.14/514.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.61

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