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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.44, 713.80 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.44, 713.80 and 342.60 is: 472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.44 : 713.80 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.44/713.80 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.44x = 713.80 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.44x = 244,547.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,547.88/517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.61

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