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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.81, 712.88 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.81, 712.88 and 317.54 is: 438.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.81 : 712.88 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.81/712.88 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.81x = 712.88 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.81x = 226,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,362.76/516.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.00

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