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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.68, 714.56 and 351.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.68, 714.56 and 351.87 is: 485.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.68 : 714.56 = 351.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.68/714.56 = 351.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.68x = 714.56 × 351.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.68x = 251,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,430.47/517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.69

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