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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.39, 714.05 and 501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.39, 714.05 and 501.24 is: 691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.39 : 714.05 = 501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.39/714.05 = 501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.39x = 714.05 × 501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.39x = 357,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,908.46/517.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.76

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