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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.61, 770.09 and 375.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.61, 770.09 and 375.95 is: 562.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.61 : 770.09 = 375.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.61/770.09 = 375.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.61x = 770.09 × 375.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.61x = 289,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,509.61/514.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.59

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