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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.78, 714.72 and 343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.78, 714.72 and 343.18 is: 473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.78 : 714.72 = 343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.78/714.72 = 343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.78x = 714.72 × 343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.78x = 245,277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,277.61/517.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.71

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