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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.67, 710.26 and 281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.67, 710.26 and 281.79 is: 388.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.67 : 710.26 = 281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.67/710.26 = 281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.67x = 710.26 × 281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.67x = 200,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,144.53/514.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.88

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