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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.72, 714.54 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.72, 714.54 and 321.16 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.72 : 714.54 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.72/714.54 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.72x = 714.54 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.72x = 229,481.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,481.67/517.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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