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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.72, 770.46 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.72, 770.46 and 352.72 is: 527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.72 : 770.46 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.72/770.46 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.72x = 770.46 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.72x = 271,756.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,756.65/514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.97

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