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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.18, 713.07 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.18, 713.07 and 369.76 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.18 : 713.07 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.18/713.07 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.18x = 713.07 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.18x = 263,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,664.76/517.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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