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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.78, 709.64 and 374.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.78, 709.64 and 374.66 is: 516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.78 : 709.64 = 374.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.78/709.64 = 374.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.78x = 709.64 × 374.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.78x = 265,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,873.72/514.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.48

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