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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517, 713.51 and 284.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517, 713.51 and 284.17 is: 392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517 : 713.51 = 284.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517/713.51 = 284.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517x = 713.51 × 284.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517x = 202,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,756.72/517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.18

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