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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.58, 714.49 and 331.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.58, 714.49 and 331.31 is: 457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.58 : 714.49 = 331.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.58/714.49 = 331.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.58x = 714.49 × 331.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.58x = 236,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,718.64/517.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.36

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