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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.12, 711.66 and 390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.12, 711.66 and 390.76 is: 537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.12 : 711.66 = 390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.12/711.66 = 390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.12x = 711.66 × 390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.12x = 278,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,088.26/517.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.76

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