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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.80, 710.39 and 281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.80, 710.39 and 281.93 is: 389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.80 : 710.39 = 281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.80/710.39 = 281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.80x = 710.39 × 281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.80x = 200,275.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,275.29/514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.04

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