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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.05, 713.88 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.05, 713.88 and 351.54 is: 485.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.05 : 713.88 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.05/713.88 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.05x = 713.88 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.05x = 250,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,957.38/517.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.36

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