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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.74, 712.94 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.74, 712.94 and 320.32 is: 441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.74 : 712.94 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.74/712.94 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.74x = 712.94 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.74x = 228,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,368.94/516.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.94

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