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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.14, 713.39 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.14, 713.39 and 340.11 is: 469.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.14 : 713.39 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.14/713.39 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.14x = 713.39 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.14x = 242,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,629.37/517.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.18

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