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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.34, 713.91 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.34, 713.91 and 370.22 is: 510.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.34 : 713.91 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.34/713.91 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.34x = 713.91 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.34x = 264,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,303.76/517.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.89

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