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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.68, 714.76 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.68, 714.76 and 321.28 is: 443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.68 : 714.76 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.68/714.76 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.68x = 714.76 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.68x = 229,638.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,638.09/517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.59

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