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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.07, 713.54 and 307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.07, 713.54 and 307.27 is: 424.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.07 : 713.54 = 307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.07/713.54 = 307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.07x = 713.54 × 307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.07x = 219,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,244.33/517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.01

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