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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.77, 709.48 and 372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.77, 709.48 and 372.97 is: 514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.77 : 709.48 = 372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.77/709.48 = 372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.77x = 709.48 × 372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.77x = 264,614.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,614.76/514.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.04

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