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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.64, 714.24 and 386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.64, 714.24 and 386.36 is: 533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.64 : 714.24 = 386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.64/714.24 = 386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.64x = 714.24 × 386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.64x = 275,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,953.77/517.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.10

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