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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.19, 713.72 and 342.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.19, 713.72 and 342.86 is: 473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.19 : 713.72 = 342.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.19/713.72 = 342.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.19x = 713.72 × 342.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.19x = 244,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,704.32/517.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.14

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