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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.62, 767.34 and 493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.62, 767.34 and 493.02 is: 735.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.62 : 767.34 = 493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.62/767.34 = 493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.62x = 767.34 × 493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.62x = 378,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,313.97/514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.13

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