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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.88, 713.29 and 284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.88, 713.29 and 284 is: 391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.88 : 713.29 = 284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.88/713.29 = 284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.88x = 713.29 × 284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.88x = 202,574.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,574.36/516.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.92

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