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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.61, 710.09 and 315.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.61, 710.09 and 315.53 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.61 : 710.09 = 315.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.61/710.09 = 315.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.61x = 710.09 × 315.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.61x = 224,054.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,054.70/514.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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