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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.92, 711.04 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.92, 711.04 and 349.68 is: 482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.92 : 711.04 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.92/711.04 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.92x = 711.04 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.92x = 248,636.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,636.47/514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.86

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