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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.56, 710.28 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.56, 710.28 and 359.52 is: 496.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.56 : 710.28 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.56/710.28 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.56x = 710.28 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.56x = 255,359.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,359.87/514.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.27

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