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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.41, 714.33 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.41, 714.33 and 321.03 is: 443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.41 : 714.33 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.41/714.33 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.41x = 714.33 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.41x = 229,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,321.36/517.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.21

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