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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.02, 714.42 and 392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.02, 714.42 and 392.46 is: 542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.02 : 714.42 = 392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.02/714.42 = 392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.02x = 714.42 × 392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.02x = 280,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,381.27/517.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.30

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