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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.66, 714.72 and 371.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.66, 714.72 and 371.05 is: 512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.66 : 714.72 = 371.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.66/714.72 = 371.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.66x = 714.72 × 371.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.66x = 265,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,196.46/517.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.30

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