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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.66, 714.02 and 320.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.66, 714.02 and 320.83 is: 442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.66 : 714.02 = 320.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.66/714.02 = 320.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.66x = 714.02 × 320.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.66x = 229,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,075.65/517.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.52

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