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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.68, 710.46 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.68, 710.46 and 359.52 is: 496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.68 : 710.46 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.68/710.46 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.68x = 710.46 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.68x = 255,424.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,424.58/514.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.28

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