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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.94, 714.79 and 321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.94, 714.79 and 321.58 is: 443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.94 : 714.79 = 321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.94/714.79 = 321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.94x = 714.79 × 321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.94x = 229,862.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,862.17/517.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.80

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