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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.37, 713.99 and 342.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.37, 713.99 and 342.59 is: 472.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.37 : 713.99 = 342.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.37/713.99 = 342.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.37x = 713.99 × 342.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.37x = 244,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,603.12/517.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.79

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