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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.58, 714.54 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.58, 714.54 and 377.55 is: 521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.58 : 714.54 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.58/714.54 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.58x = 714.54 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.58x = 269,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,774.58/517.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.23

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