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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.34, 714.33 and 340.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.34, 714.33 and 340.42 is: 470.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.34 : 714.33 = 340.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.34/714.33 = 340.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.34x = 714.33 × 340.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.34x = 243,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,166.94/517.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.04

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