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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.94, 714.47 and 393.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.94, 714.47 and 393.41 is: 542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.94 : 714.47 = 393.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.94/714.47 = 393.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.94x = 714.47 × 393.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.94x = 281,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,077.05/517.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.68

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