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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.52, 713.44 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.52, 713.44 and 370.10 is: 510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.52 : 713.44 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.52/713.44 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.52x = 713.44 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.52x = 264,044.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,044.14/517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.21

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