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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.83, 714.75 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.83, 714.75 and 321.24 is: 443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.83 : 714.75 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.83/714.75 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.83x = 714.75 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.83x = 229,606.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,606.29/517.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.40

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