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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.98, 709.92 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.98, 709.92 and 388.98 is: 536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.98 : 709.92 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.98/709.92 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.98x = 709.92 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.98x = 276,144.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,144.68/514.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.22

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