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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.24, 714 and 321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.24, 714 and 321.02 is: 443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.24 : 714 = 321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.24/714 = 321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.24x = 714 × 321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.24x = 229,208.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,208.28/517.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.14

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