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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.86, 714.71 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.86, 714.71 and 321.27 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.86 : 714.71 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.86/714.71 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.86x = 714.71 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.86x = 229,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,611.20/517.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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