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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.54, 710.05 and 281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.54, 710.05 and 281.66 is: 388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.54 : 710.05 = 281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.54/710.05 = 281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.54x = 710.05 × 281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.54x = 199,992.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,992.68/514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.68

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