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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.32, 713.64 and 342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.32, 713.64 and 342.66 is: 472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.32 : 713.64 = 342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.32/713.64 = 342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.32x = 713.64 × 342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.32x = 244,535.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,535.88/517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.70

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