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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.75, 713.66 and 407.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.75, 713.66 and 407.03 is: 561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.75 : 713.66 = 407.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.75/713.66 = 407.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.75x = 713.66 × 407.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.75x = 290,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,483.83/517.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.05

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