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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.14, 713.30 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.14, 713.30 and 320.76 is: 442.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.14 : 713.30 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.14/713.30 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.14x = 713.30 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.14x = 228,796.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,796.50/517.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.43

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