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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.59, 709.82 and 374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.59, 709.82 and 374.54 is: 516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.59 : 709.82 = 374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.59/709.82 = 374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.59x = 709.82 × 374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.59x = 265,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,850.56/514.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.63

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