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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.54, 713.89 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.54, 713.89 and 369.92 is: 510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.54 : 713.89 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.54/713.89 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.54x = 713.89 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.54x = 264,082.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,082.19/517.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.26

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