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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.81, 770.46 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.81, 770.46 and 392.37 is: 587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.81 : 770.46 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.81/770.46 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.81x = 770.46 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.81x = 302,305.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,305.39/514.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.22

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