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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.14, 713.61 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.14, 713.61 and 284.28 is: 392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.14 : 713.61 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.14/713.61 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.14x = 713.61 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.14x = 202,865.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,865.05/517.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.28

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