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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.05, 713.53 and 280.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.05, 713.53 and 280.99 is: 387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.05 : 713.53 = 280.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.05/713.53 = 280.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.05x = 713.53 × 280.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.05x = 200,494.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,494.79/517.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.77

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