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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.82, 714.29 and 340.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.82, 714.29 and 340.81 is: 470.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.82 : 714.29 = 340.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.82/714.29 = 340.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.82x = 714.29 × 340.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.82x = 243,433.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,433.69/517.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.12

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