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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.72, 771.54 and 352.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.72, 771.54 and 352.36 is: 528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.72 : 771.54 = 352.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.72/771.54 = 352.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.72x = 771.54 × 352.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.72x = 271,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,859.83/514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.17

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