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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.03, 713.69 and 342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.03, 713.69 and 342.43 is: 472.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.03 : 713.69 = 342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.03/713.69 = 342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.03x = 713.69 × 342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.03x = 244,387.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,387.12/517.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.68

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