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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.07, 713.26 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.07, 713.26 and 320.45 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.07 : 713.26 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.07/713.26 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.07x = 713.26 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.07x = 228,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,561.00/517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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