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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.84, 710.13 and 348.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.84, 710.13 and 348.97 is: 481.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.84 : 710.13 = 348.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.84/710.13 = 348.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.84x = 710.13 × 348.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.84x = 247,814.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,814.07/514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.34

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