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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.44, 714.72 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.44, 714.72 and 362.88 is: 501.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.44 : 714.72 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.44/714.72 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.44x = 714.72 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.44x = 259,357.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,357.59/517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.23

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