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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.54, 770.73 and 297.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.54, 770.73 and 297.10 is: 445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.54 : 770.73 = 297.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.54/770.73 = 297.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.54x = 770.73 × 297.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.54x = 228,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,983.88/514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.03

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