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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.20, 713.52 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.20, 713.52 and 342.24 is: 472.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.20 : 713.52 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.20/713.52 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.20x = 713.52 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.20x = 244,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,195.08/517.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.15

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