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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.56, 714.18 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.56, 714.18 and 342.96 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.56 : 714.18 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.56/714.18 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.56x = 714.18 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.56x = 244,935.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,935.17/517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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