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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.84, 772.62 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.84, 772.62 and 393.16 is: 590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.84 : 772.62 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.84/772.62 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.84x = 772.62 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.84x = 303,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,763.28/514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.01

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