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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.57, 709.98 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.57, 709.98 and 315.34 is: 435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.57 : 709.98 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.57/709.98 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.57x = 709.98 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.57x = 223,885.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,885.09/514.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.09

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