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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.20, 714.12 and 362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.20, 714.12 and 362.16 is: 500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.20 : 714.12 = 362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.20/714.12 = 362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.20x = 714.12 × 362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.20x = 258,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,625.70/517.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.05

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