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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.89, 714.35 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.89, 714.35 and 321.20 is: 443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.89 : 714.35 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.89/714.35 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.89x = 714.35 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.89x = 229,444.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,444.04/517.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.04

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