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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.94, 714.89 and 352.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.94, 714.89 and 352.43 is: 486.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.94 : 714.89 = 352.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.94/714.89 = 352.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.94x = 714.89 × 352.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.94x = 251,948.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,948.68/517.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.44

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