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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.70, 714.21 and 342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.70, 714.21 and 342.82 is: 472.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.70 : 714.21 = 342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.70/714.21 = 342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.70x = 714.21 × 342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.70x = 244,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,845.47/517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.95

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