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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.31, 713.96 and 359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.31, 713.96 and 359.86 is: 496.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.31 : 713.96 = 359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.31/713.96 = 359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.31x = 713.96 × 359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.31x = 256,923.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,923.41/517.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.65

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