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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.79, 714.22 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.79, 714.22 and 343.14 is: 473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.79 : 714.22 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.79/714.22 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.79x = 714.22 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.79x = 245,073.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,073.91/517.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.31

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