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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.22, 714.04 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.22, 714.04 and 320.90 is: 443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.22 : 714.04 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.22/714.04 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.22x = 714.04 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.22x = 229,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,135.44/517.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.01

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