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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.30, 714.50 and 386.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.30, 714.50 and 386.89 is: 534.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.30 : 714.50 = 386.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.30/714.50 = 386.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.30x = 714.50 × 386.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.30x = 276,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,432.91/517.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.38

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