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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.91, 714.42 and 342.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.91, 714.42 and 342.95 is: 473.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.91 : 714.42 = 342.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.91/714.42 = 342.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.91x = 714.42 × 342.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.91x = 245,006.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,006.77/517.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.07

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