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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.79, 714.68 and 321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.79, 714.68 and 321.19 is: 443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.79 : 714.68 = 321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.79/714.68 = 321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.79x = 714.68 × 321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.79x = 229,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,548.07/517.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.32

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