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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.70, 713.88 and 360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.70, 713.88 and 360.50 is: 497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.70 : 713.88 = 360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.70/713.88 = 360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.70x = 713.88 × 360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.70x = 257,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,350.17/517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.11

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