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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.24, 713.84 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.24, 713.84 and 284.40 is: 392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.24 : 713.84 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.24/713.84 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.24x = 713.84 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.24x = 203,016.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,016.10/517.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.50

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