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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.17, 774.87 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.17, 774.87 and 362.80 is: 543.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.17 : 774.87 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.17/774.87 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.17x = 774.87 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.17x = 281,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,124.62/517.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.58

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