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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.04, 713.78 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.04, 713.78 and 320.66 is: 442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.04 : 713.78 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.04/713.78 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.04x = 713.78 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.04x = 228,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,880.69/517.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.68

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