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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.90, 714.48 and 351.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.90, 714.48 and 351.85 is: 485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.90 : 714.48 = 351.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.90/714.48 = 351.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.90x = 714.48 × 351.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.90x = 251,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,389.79/517.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.40

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