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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.72, 713.82 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.72, 713.82 and 362.52 is: 499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.72 : 713.82 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.72/713.82 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.72x = 713.82 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.72x = 258,774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,774.03/517.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.83

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