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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.61, 713.72 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.61, 713.72 and 351.92 is: 485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.61 : 713.72 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.61/713.72 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.61x = 713.72 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.61x = 251,175.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,175.01/517.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.26

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