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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.91, 710.57 and 282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.91, 710.57 and 282.03 is: 389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.91 : 710.57 = 282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.91/710.57 = 282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.91x = 710.57 × 282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.91x = 200,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,402.06/514.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.20

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