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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.68, 770.81 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.68, 770.81 and 352.14 is: 527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.68 : 770.81 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.68/770.81 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.68x = 770.81 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.68x = 271,431.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,431.27/514.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.38

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