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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.12, 713.64 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.12, 713.64 and 284.28 is: 392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.12 : 713.64 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.12/713.64 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.12x = 713.64 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.12x = 202,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,873.58/517.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.31

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