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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.96, 714.36 and 377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.96, 714.36 and 377.92 is: 521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.96 : 714.36 = 377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.96/714.36 = 377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.96x = 714.36 × 377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.96x = 269,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,970.93/517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.22

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