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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.56, 774.52 and 371.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.56, 774.52 and 371.47 is: 555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.56 : 774.52 = 371.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.56/774.52 = 371.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.56x = 774.52 × 371.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.56x = 287,709.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,709.09/517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.90

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