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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.19, 713.44 and 340.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.19, 713.44 and 340.19 is: 469.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.19 : 713.44 = 340.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.19/713.44 = 340.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.19x = 713.44 × 340.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.19x = 242,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,699.89/517.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.27

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