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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.39, 712.44 and 317.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.39, 712.44 and 317.13 is: 437.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.39 : 712.44 = 317.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.39/712.44 = 317.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.39x = 712.44 × 317.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.39x = 225,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,936.10/516.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.53

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