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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.07, 713.48 and 284.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.07, 713.48 and 284.19 is: 392.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.07 : 713.48 = 284.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.07/713.48 = 284.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.07x = 713.48 × 284.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.07x = 202,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,762.46/517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.14

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