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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.96, 714.77 and 370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.96, 714.77 and 370.84 is: 511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.96 : 714.77 = 370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.96/714.77 = 370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.96x = 714.77 × 370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.96x = 265,065.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,065.31/517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.75

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