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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.03, 713.33 and 320.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.03, 713.33 and 320.47 is: 442.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.03 : 713.33 = 320.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.03/713.33 = 320.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.03x = 713.33 × 320.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.03x = 228,599.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,599.26/517.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.14

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