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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.16, 713.40 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.16, 713.40 and 400.52 is: 552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.16 : 713.40 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.16/713.40 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.16x = 713.40 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.16x = 285,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,730.97/517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.50

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