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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.14, 713.70 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.14, 713.70 and 342.18 is: 472.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.14 : 713.70 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.14/713.70 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.14x = 713.70 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.14x = 244,213.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,213.87/517.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.24

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