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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.24, 713.82 and 342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.24, 713.82 and 342.46 is: 472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.24 : 713.82 = 342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.24/713.82 = 342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.24x = 713.82 × 342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.24x = 244,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,454.80/517.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.61

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