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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.65, 774.37 and 354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.65, 774.37 and 354.97 is: 531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.65 : 774.37 = 354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.65/774.37 = 354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.65x = 774.37 × 354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.65x = 274,878.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,878.12/517.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.01

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