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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.96, 773.64 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.96, 773.64 and 332.68 is: 499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.96 : 773.64 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.96/773.64 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.96x = 773.64 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.96x = 257,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,374.56/514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.80

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