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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.58, 714.21 and 310.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.58, 714.21 and 310.58 is: 428.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.58 : 714.21 = 310.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.58/714.21 = 310.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.58x = 714.21 × 310.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.58x = 221,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,819.34/517.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.57

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