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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.96, 710.82 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.96, 710.82 and 349.68 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.96 : 710.82 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.96/710.82 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.96x = 710.82 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.96x = 248,559.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,559.54/514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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