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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.58, 713.68 and 399.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.58, 713.68 and 399.29 is: 550.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.58 : 713.68 = 399.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.58/713.68 = 399.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.58x = 713.68 × 399.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.58x = 284,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,959.72/517.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.56

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