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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.59, 770.67 and 351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.59, 770.67 and 351.78 is: 526.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.59 : 770.67 = 351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.59/770.67 = 351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.59x = 770.67 × 351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.59x = 271,106.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,106.29/514.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.84

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