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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.48, 714.61 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.48, 714.61 and 360.54 is: 497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.48 : 714.61 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.48/714.61 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.48x = 714.61 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.48x = 257,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,642.91/517.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.88

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