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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.24, 712.75 and 399.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.24, 712.75 and 399.23 is: 550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.24 : 712.75 = 399.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.24/712.75 = 399.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.24x = 712.75 × 399.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.24x = 284,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,550.04/517.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.14

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