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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.23, 713.77 and 281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.23, 713.77 and 281.18 is: 388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.23 : 713.77 = 281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.23/713.77 = 281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.23x = 713.77 × 281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.23x = 200,696.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,696.44/517.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.03

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