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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.01, 713.68 and 359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.01, 713.68 and 359.87 is: 496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.01 : 713.68 = 359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.01/713.68 = 359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.01x = 713.68 × 359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.01x = 256,827.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,827.55/517.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.76

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