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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.83, 710.48 and 281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.83, 710.48 and 281.96 is: 389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.83 : 710.48 = 281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.83/710.48 = 281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.83x = 710.48 × 281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.83x = 200,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,326.94/514.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.11

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