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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.92, 710.25 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.92, 710.25 and 315.66 is: 435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.92 : 710.25 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.92/710.25 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.92x = 710.25 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.92x = 224,197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,197.52/514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.40

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