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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.52, 714.20 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.52, 714.20 and 343.20 is: 473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.52 : 714.20 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.52/714.20 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.52x = 714.20 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.52x = 245,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,113.44/517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.63

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