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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.92, 714.75 and 321.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.92, 714.75 and 321.49 is: 443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.92 : 714.75 = 321.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.92/714.75 = 321.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.92x = 714.75 × 321.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.92x = 229,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,787.57/517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.68

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