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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.99, 713.86 and 352.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.99, 713.86 and 352.21 is: 485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.99 : 713.86 = 352.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.99/713.86 = 352.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.99x = 713.86 × 352.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.99x = 251,428.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,428.63/517.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.39

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