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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.93, 714.53 and 331.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.93, 714.53 and 331.37 is: 457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.93 : 714.53 = 331.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.93/714.53 = 331.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.93x = 714.53 × 331.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.93x = 236,776.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,776.83/517.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.16

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