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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.96, 710.62 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.96, 710.62 and 282.08 is: 389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.96 : 710.62 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.96/710.62 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.96x = 710.62 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.96x = 200,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,451.69/514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.26

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