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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.55, 713.52 and 369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.55, 713.52 and 369.93 is: 510.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.55 : 713.52 = 369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.55/713.52 = 369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.55x = 713.52 × 369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.55x = 263,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,952.45/517.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.00

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