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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.79, 714.20 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.79, 714.20 and 368.38 is: 508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.79 : 714.20 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.79/714.20 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.79x = 714.20 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.79x = 263,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,098.12/517.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.11

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