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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.65, 714.09 and 342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.65, 714.09 and 342.69 is: 472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.65 : 714.09 = 342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.65/714.09 = 342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.65x = 714.09 × 342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.65x = 244,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,711.50/517.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.74

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