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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.22, 713.66 and 318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.22, 713.66 and 318.03 is: 438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.22 : 713.66 = 318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.22/713.66 = 318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.22x = 713.66 × 318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.22x = 226,963.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,963.70/517.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.82

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