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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.28, 714.01 and 331.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.28, 714.01 and 331.27 is: 457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.28 : 714.01 = 331.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.28/714.01 = 331.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.28x = 714.01 × 331.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.28x = 236,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,526.52/517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.25

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