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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.65, 710.27 and 318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.65, 710.27 and 318.13 is: 439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.65 : 710.27 = 318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.65/710.27 = 318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.65x = 710.27 × 318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.65x = 225,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,958.20/514.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.05

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