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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.87, 710.73 and 337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.87, 710.73 and 337.97 is: 466.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.87 : 710.73 = 337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.87/710.73 = 337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.87x = 710.73 × 337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.87x = 240,207.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,207.19/514.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.54

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