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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.20, 713.72 and 284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.20, 713.72 and 284.33 is: 392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.20 : 713.72 = 284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.20/713.72 = 284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.20x = 713.72 × 284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.20x = 202,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,932.01/517.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.37

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