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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.27, 713.83 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.27, 713.83 and 385.08 is: 531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.27 : 713.83 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.27/713.83 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.27x = 713.83 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.27x = 274,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,885.02/517.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.41

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