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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.84, 714.26 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.84, 714.26 and 351.96 is: 485.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.84 : 714.26 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.84/714.26 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.84x = 714.26 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.84x = 251,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,390.95/517.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.46

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