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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.64, 714.40 and 360.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.64, 714.40 and 360.23 is: 497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.64 : 714.40 = 360.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.64/714.40 = 360.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.64x = 714.40 × 360.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.64x = 257,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,348.31/517.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.16

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