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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.74, 770.38 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.74, 770.38 and 368.04 is: 550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.74 : 770.38 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.74/770.38 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.74x = 770.38 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.74x = 283,530.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,530.66/514.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.82

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