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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.63, 711.12 and 367.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.63, 711.12 and 367.01 is: 507.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.63 : 711.12 = 367.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.63/711.12 = 367.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.63x = 711.12 × 367.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.63x = 260,984.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,984.06/514.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.13

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