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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.68, 713.52 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.68, 713.52 and 342.72 is: 472.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.68 : 713.52 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.68/713.52 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.68x = 713.52 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.68x = 244,537.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,537.57/517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.37

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