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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.73, 710.08 and 337.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.73, 710.08 and 337.69 is: 465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.73 : 710.08 = 337.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.73/710.08 = 337.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.73x = 710.08 × 337.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.73x = 239,786.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,786.92/514.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.85

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