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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.07, 713.39 and 351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.07, 713.39 and 351.23 is: 484.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.07 : 713.39 = 351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.07/713.39 = 351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.07x = 713.39 × 351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.07x = 250,563.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,563.97/517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.58

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