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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.94, 772.41 and 350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.94, 772.41 and 350 is: 525

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.94 : 772.41 = 350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.94/772.41 = 350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.94x = 772.41 × 350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.94x = 270,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,343.50/514.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525

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