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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.44, 714.02 and 351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.44, 714.02 and 351.40 is: 484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.44 : 714.02 = 351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.44/714.02 = 351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.44x = 714.02 × 351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.44x = 250,906.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,906.63/517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.90

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