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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.25, 714.21 and 369.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.25, 714.21 and 369.83 is: 510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.25 : 714.21 = 369.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.25/714.21 = 369.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.25x = 714.21 × 369.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.25x = 264,136.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,136.28/517.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.65

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