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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.18, 713.74 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.18, 713.74 and 284.32 is: 392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.18 : 713.74 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.18/713.74 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.18x = 713.74 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.18x = 202,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,930.56/517.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.38

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