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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.62, 714.35 and 321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.62, 714.35 and 321.14 is: 443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.62 : 714.35 = 321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.62/714.35 = 321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.62x = 714.35 × 321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.62x = 229,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,406.36/517.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.19

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