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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.42, 713.78 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.42, 713.78 and 330.72 is: 456.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.42 : 713.78 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.42/713.78 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.42x = 713.78 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.42x = 236,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,061.32/517.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.23

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