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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.62, 714.03 and 321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.62, 714.03 and 321.09 is: 442.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.62 : 714.03 = 321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.62/714.03 = 321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.62x = 714.03 × 321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.62x = 229,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,267.89/517.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.93

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