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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.72, 770.86 and 351.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.72, 770.86 and 351.91 is: 527.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.72 : 770.86 = 351.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.72/770.86 = 351.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.72x = 770.86 × 351.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.72x = 271,267.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,267.73/514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.03

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