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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.75, 714.08 and 351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.75, 714.08 and 351.90 is: 485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.75 : 714.08 = 351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.75/714.08 = 351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.75x = 714.08 × 351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.75x = 251,284.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,284.75/517.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.34

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