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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.72, 710.16 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.72, 710.16 and 318.16 is: 438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.72 : 710.16 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.72/710.16 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.72x = 710.16 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.72x = 225,944.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,944.51/514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.97

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