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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.86, 714.42 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.86, 714.42 and 370.44 is: 511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.86 : 714.42 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.86/714.42 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.86x = 714.42 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.86x = 264,649.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,649.74/517.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.04

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