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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.40, 713.39 and 386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.40, 713.39 and 386.18 is: 532.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.40 : 713.39 = 386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.40/713.39 = 386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.40x = 713.39 × 386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.40x = 275,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,495.02/517.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.46

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