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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.76, 714.68 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.76, 714.68 and 351.64 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.76 : 714.68 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.76/714.68 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.76x = 714.68 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.76x = 251,310.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,310.08/517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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