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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.60, 714.72 and 343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.60, 714.72 and 343.72 is: 474.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.60 : 714.72 = 343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.60/714.72 = 343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.60x = 714.72 × 343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.60x = 245,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,663.56/517.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.62

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