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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.36, 714.16 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.36, 714.16 and 320.80 is: 442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.36 : 714.16 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.36/714.16 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.36x = 714.16 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.36x = 229,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,102.53/517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.83

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