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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.76, 709.74 and 357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.76, 709.74 and 357.52 is: 492.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.76 : 709.74 = 357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.76/709.74 = 357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.76x = 709.74 × 357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.76x = 253,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,746.24/514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.95

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