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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.18, 714.27 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.18, 714.27 and 321.16 is: 443.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.18 : 714.27 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.18/714.27 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.18x = 714.27 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.18x = 229,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,394.95/517.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.55

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