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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.87, 710.36 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.87, 710.36 and 375.28 is: 517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.87 : 710.36 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.87/710.36 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.87x = 710.36 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.87x = 266,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,583.90/514.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.77

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