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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517, 713.46 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517, 713.46 and 284.14 is: 392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517 : 713.46 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517/713.46 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517x = 713.46 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517x = 202,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,722.52/517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.11

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