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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.20, 713.49 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.20, 713.49 and 377.10 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.20 : 713.49 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.20/713.49 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.20x = 713.49 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.20x = 269,057.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,057.08/517.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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