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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.72, 710.33 and 281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.72, 710.33 and 281.86 is: 388.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.72 : 710.33 = 281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.72/710.33 = 281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.72x = 710.33 × 281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.72x = 200,210.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,210.77/514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.97

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