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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.22, 713.64 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.22, 713.64 and 340.16 is: 469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.22 : 713.64 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.22/713.64 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.22x = 713.64 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.22x = 242,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,751.78/517.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.34

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