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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.59, 771.14 and 390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.59, 771.14 and 390.66 is: 585.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.59 : 771.14 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.59/771.14 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.59x = 771.14 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.59x = 301,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,251.60/514.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.42

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