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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.38, 713.96 and 407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.38, 713.96 and 407.13 is: 561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.38 : 713.96 = 407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.38/713.96 = 407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.38x = 713.96 × 407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.38x = 290,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,672.50/517.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.82

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