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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.83, 710.47 and 367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.83, 710.47 and 367.71 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.83 : 710.47 = 367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.83/710.47 = 367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.83x = 710.47 × 367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.83x = 261,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,248.72/514.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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