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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.32, 713.62 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.32, 713.62 and 351.60 is: 485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.32 : 713.62 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.32/713.62 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.32x = 713.62 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.32x = 250,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,908.79/517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.02

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