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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.19, 712.94 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.19, 712.94 and 351.27 is: 484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.19 : 712.94 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.19/712.94 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.19x = 712.94 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.19x = 250,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,432.68/517.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.22

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