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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.56, 714.96 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.56, 714.96 and 393.72 is: 543.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.56 : 714.96 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.56/714.96 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.56x = 714.96 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.56x = 281,494.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,494.05/517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.89

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