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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.96, 714.90 and 343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.96, 714.90 and 343.36 is: 473.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.96 : 714.90 = 343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.96/714.90 = 343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.96x = 714.90 × 343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.96x = 245,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,468.06/517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.91

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