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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.80, 714.54 and 342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.80, 714.54 and 342.84 is: 473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.80 : 714.54 = 342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.80/714.54 = 342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.80x = 714.54 × 342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.80x = 244,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,972.89/517.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.10

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