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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.92, 714.36 and 351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.92, 714.36 and 351.96 is: 485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.92 : 714.36 = 351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.92/714.36 = 351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.92x = 714.36 × 351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.92x = 251,426.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,426.15/517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.45

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