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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.67, 713.68 and 375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.67, 713.68 and 375.74 is: 518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.67 : 713.68 = 375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.67/713.68 = 375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.67x = 713.68 × 375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.67x = 268,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,156.24/517.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.01

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