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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.36, 713.28 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.36, 713.28 and 369.76 is: 509.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.36 : 713.28 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.36/713.28 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.36x = 713.28 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.36x = 263,742.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,742.41/517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.79

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