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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.77, 710.42 and 281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.77, 710.42 and 281.90 is: 389.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.77 : 710.42 = 281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.77/710.42 = 281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.77x = 710.42 × 281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.77x = 200,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,262.44/514.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.03

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