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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.49, 713.90 and 360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.49, 713.90 and 360.50 is: 497.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.49 : 713.90 = 360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.49/713.90 = 360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.49x = 713.90 × 360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.49x = 257,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,360.95/517.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.33

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