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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.68, 715.08 and 386.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.68, 715.08 and 386.46 is: 533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.68 : 715.08 = 386.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.68/715.08 = 386.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.68x = 715.08 × 386.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.68x = 276,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,349.82/517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.82

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