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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.71, 715.17 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.71, 715.17 and 370.08 is: 511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.71 : 715.17 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.71/715.17 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.71x = 715.17 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.71x = 264,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,670.11/517.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.23

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