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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.10, 713.49 and 342.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.10, 713.49 and 342.38 is: 472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.10 : 713.49 = 342.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.10/713.49 = 342.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.10x = 713.49 × 342.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.10x = 244,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,284.71/517.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.41

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