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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.54, 714.99 and 386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.54, 714.99 and 386.32 is: 533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.54 : 714.99 = 386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.54/714.99 = 386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.54x = 714.99 × 386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.54x = 276,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,214.94/517.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.71

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