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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.15, 713.36 and 398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.15, 713.36 and 398.96 is: 550.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.15 : 713.36 = 398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.15/713.36 = 398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.15x = 713.36 × 398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.15x = 284,599.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,599.54/517.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.33

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