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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.14, 713.97 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.14, 713.97 and 392.58 is: 542.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.14 : 713.97 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.14/713.97 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.14x = 713.97 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.14x = 280,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,290.34/517.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.00

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