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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.37, 713.91 and 304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.37, 713.91 and 304.63 is: 420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.37 : 713.91 = 304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.37/713.91 = 304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.37x = 713.91 × 304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.37x = 217,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,477.76/517.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.35

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