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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.62, 709.95 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.62, 709.95 and 307.50 is: 424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.62 : 709.95 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.62/709.95 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.62x = 709.95 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.62x = 218,309.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,309.63/514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.22

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