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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.80, 710.13 and 390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.80, 710.13 and 390.93 is: 539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.80 : 710.13 = 390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.80/710.13 = 390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.80x = 710.13 × 390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.80x = 277,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,611.12/514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.26

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