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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.48, 775.24 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.48, 775.24 and 352.14 is: 527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.48 : 775.24 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.48/775.24 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.48x = 775.24 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.48x = 272,993.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,993.01/517.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.54

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