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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.57, 771.23 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.57, 771.23 and 237.12 is: 355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.57 : 771.23 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.57/771.23 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.57x = 771.23 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.57x = 182,874.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,874.65/514.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.39

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