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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.26, 714.06 and 351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.26, 714.06 and 351.48 is: 485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.26 : 714.06 = 351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.26/714.06 = 351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.26x = 714.06 × 351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.26x = 250,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,977.81/517.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.21

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