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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.88, 775.59 and 396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.88, 775.59 and 396.38 is: 593.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.88 : 775.59 = 396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.88/775.59 = 396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.88x = 775.59 × 396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.88x = 307,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,424.49/517.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.63

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