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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.23, 713.74 and 284.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.23, 713.74 and 284.35 is: 392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.23 : 713.74 = 284.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.23/713.74 = 284.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.23x = 713.74 × 284.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.23x = 202,951.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,951.97/517.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.38

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