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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.55, 714.26 and 386.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.55, 714.26 and 386.33 is: 533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.55 : 714.26 = 386.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.55/714.26 = 386.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.55x = 714.26 × 386.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.55x = 275,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,937.46/517.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.17

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