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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.98, 714.42 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.98, 714.42 and 343.02 is: 473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.98 : 714.42 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.98/714.42 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.98x = 714.42 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.98x = 245,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,060.35/517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.11

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