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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.52, 714.83 and 352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.52, 714.83 and 352.49 is: 486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.52 : 714.83 = 352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.52/714.83 = 352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.52x = 714.83 × 352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.52x = 251,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,965.09/517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.87

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