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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.71, 714.24 and 377.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.71, 714.24 and 377.85 is: 521.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.71 : 714.24 = 377.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.71/714.24 = 377.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.71x = 714.24 × 377.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.71x = 269,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,875.58/517.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.29

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