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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.57, 710.10 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.57, 710.10 and 281.70 is: 388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.57 : 710.10 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.57/710.10 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.57x = 710.10 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.57x = 200,035.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,035.17/514.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.74

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