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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.31, 714 and 351.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.31, 714 and 351.59 is: 485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.31 : 714 = 351.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.31/714 = 351.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.31x = 714 × 351.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.31x = 251,031.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,031.69/517.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.26

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