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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.50, 714.57 and 407.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.50, 714.57 and 407.55 is: 562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.50 : 714.57 = 407.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.50/714.57 = 407.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.50x = 714.57 × 407.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.50x = 291,223.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,223.00/517.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.75

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