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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.76, 710.54 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.76, 710.54 and 349.52 is: 482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.76 : 710.54 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.76/710.54 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.76x = 710.54 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.76x = 248,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,347.94/514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.45

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