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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.86, 710.01 and 390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.86, 710.01 and 390.66 is: 538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.86 : 710.01 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.86/710.01 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.86x = 710.01 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.86x = 277,372.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,372.51/514.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.73

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