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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.73, 714.56 and 331.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.73, 714.56 and 331.17 is: 457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.73 : 714.56 = 331.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.73/714.56 = 331.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.73x = 714.56 × 331.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.73x = 236,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,639.18/517.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.08

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