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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.43, 714.03 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.43, 714.03 and 320.96 is: 442.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.43 : 714.03 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.43/714.03 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.43x = 714.03 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.43x = 229,175.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,175.07/517.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.91

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