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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.28, 713.61 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.28, 713.61 and 342.74 is: 472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.28 : 713.61 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.28/713.61 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.28x = 713.61 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.28x = 244,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,582.69/517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.82

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