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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.68, 770.58 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.68, 770.58 and 386.04 is: 577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.68 : 770.58 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.68/770.58 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.68x = 770.58 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.68x = 297,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,474.70/514.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.98

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