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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.81, 710.44 and 290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.81, 710.44 and 290.75 is: 401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.81 : 710.44 = 290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.81/710.44 = 290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.81x = 710.44 × 290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.81x = 206,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,558.98/514.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.24

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