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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.76, 714.78 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.76, 714.78 and 331.52 is: 457.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.76 : 714.78 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.76/714.78 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.76x = 714.78 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.76x = 236,963.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,963.87/517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.67

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