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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.88, 710.36 and 304.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.88, 710.36 and 304.99 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.88 : 710.36 = 304.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.88/710.36 = 304.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.88x = 710.36 × 304.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.88x = 216,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,652.70/514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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