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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.16, 713.65 and 284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.16, 713.65 and 284.24 is: 392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.16 : 713.65 = 284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.16/713.65 = 284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.16x = 713.65 × 284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.16x = 202,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,847.88/517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.23

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