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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.56, 714.48 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.56, 714.48 and 351.92 is: 485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.56 : 714.48 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.56/714.48 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.56x = 714.48 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.56x = 251,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,439.80/517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.82

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