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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.54, 771.29 and 332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.54, 771.29 and 332.06 is: 497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.54 : 771.29 = 332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.54/771.29 = 332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.54x = 771.29 × 332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.54x = 256,115.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,115.39/514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.76

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