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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.67, 775.62 and 363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.67, 775.62 and 363.31 is: 544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.67 : 775.62 = 363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.67/775.62 = 363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.67x = 775.62 × 363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.67x = 281,784.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,784.81/517.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.33

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