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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.07, 713.84 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.07, 713.84 and 377.04 is: 520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.07 : 713.84 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.07/713.84 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.07x = 713.84 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.07x = 269,146.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,146.23/517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.52

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