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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.44, 714.48 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.44, 714.48 and 342.96 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.44 : 714.48 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.44/714.48 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.44x = 714.48 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.44x = 245,038.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,038.06/517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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