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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.59, 709.29 and 348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.59, 709.29 and 348.74 is: 480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.59 : 709.29 = 348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.59/709.29 = 348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.59x = 709.29 × 348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.59x = 247,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,352.50/514.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.68

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