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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.86, 714.15 and 343.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.86, 714.15 and 343.17 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.86 : 714.15 = 343.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.86/714.15 = 343.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.86x = 714.15 × 343.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.86x = 245,074.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,074.86/517.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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