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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.73, 714.64 and 310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.73, 714.64 and 310.73 is: 428.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.73 : 714.64 = 310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.73/714.64 = 310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.73x = 714.64 × 310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.73x = 222,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,060.09/517.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.91

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