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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517, 713.72 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517, 713.72 and 362.04 is: 499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517 : 713.72 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517/713.72 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517x = 713.72 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517x = 258,395.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,395.19/517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.80

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