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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.57, 714.87 and 377.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.57, 714.87 and 377.47 is: 521.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.57 : 714.87 = 377.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.57/714.87 = 377.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.57x = 714.87 × 377.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.57x = 269,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,841.98/517.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.36

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