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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.89, 714.39 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.89, 714.39 and 370.59 is: 511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.89 : 714.39 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.89/714.39 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.89x = 714.39 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.89x = 264,745.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,745.79/517.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.20

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