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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.25, 713.80 and 281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.25, 713.80 and 281.19 is: 388.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.25 : 713.80 = 281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.25/713.80 = 281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.25x = 713.80 × 281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.25x = 200,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,713.42/517.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.04

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