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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.72, 710.25 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.72, 710.25 and 304.90 is: 420.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.72 : 710.25 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.72/710.25 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.72x = 710.25 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.72x = 216,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,555.23/514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.72

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