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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.25, 713.16 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.25, 713.16 and 330.44 is: 455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.25 : 713.16 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.25/713.16 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.25x = 713.16 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.25x = 235,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,653.02/517.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.59

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