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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.74, 714.48 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.74, 714.48 and 321.12 is: 443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.74 : 714.48 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.74/714.48 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.74x = 714.48 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.74x = 229,433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,433.82/517.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.14

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