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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.98, 710.68 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.98, 710.68 and 282.11 is: 389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.98 : 710.68 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.98/710.68 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.98x = 710.68 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.98x = 200,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,489.93/514.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.32

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