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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.15, 713.29 and 377.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.15, 713.29 and 377.74 is: 521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.15 : 713.29 = 377.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.15/713.29 = 377.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.15x = 713.29 × 377.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.15x = 269,438.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,438.16/517.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.01

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