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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.62, 712.80 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.62, 712.80 and 386.40 is: 532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.62 : 712.80 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.62/712.80 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.62x = 712.80 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.62x = 275,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,425.92/517.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.10

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