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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.44, 713.64 and 351.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.44, 713.64 and 351.38 is: 484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.44 : 713.64 = 351.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.44/713.64 = 351.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.44x = 713.64 × 351.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.44x = 250,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,758.82/517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.61

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