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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.73, 710.92 and 375.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.73, 710.92 and 375.47 is: 518.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.73 : 710.92 = 375.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.73/710.92 = 375.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.73x = 710.92 × 375.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.73x = 266,929.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,929.13/514.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.58

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