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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.56, 710.09 and 281.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.56, 710.09 and 281.69 is: 388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.56 : 710.09 = 281.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.56/710.09 = 281.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.56x = 710.09 × 281.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.56x = 200,020.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,020.29/514.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.72

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