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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.92, 772.37 and 329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.92, 772.37 and 329.91 is: 494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.92 : 772.37 = 329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.92/772.37 = 329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.92x = 772.37 × 329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.92x = 254,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,813.93/514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.86

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