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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.78, 714.13 and 340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.78, 714.13 and 340.55 is: 469.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.78 : 714.13 = 340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.78/714.13 = 340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.78x = 714.13 × 340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.78x = 243,191.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,191.70/517.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.69

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