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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.93, 714.77 and 343.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.93, 714.77 and 343.15 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.93 : 714.77 = 343.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.93/714.77 = 343.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.93x = 714.77 × 343.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.93x = 245,271.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,271.11/517.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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