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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.78, 714.30 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.78, 714.30 and 343.24 is: 473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.78 : 714.30 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.78/714.30 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.78x = 714.30 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.78x = 245,176.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,176.33/517.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.51

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