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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.77, 714.38 and 321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.77, 714.38 and 321.29 is: 443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.77 : 714.38 = 321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.77/714.38 = 321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.77x = 714.38 × 321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.77x = 229,517.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,517.97/517.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.28

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