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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.88, 710.52 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.88, 710.52 and 348.84 is: 481.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.88 : 710.52 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.88/710.52 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.88x = 710.52 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.88x = 247,857.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,857.80/514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.39

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