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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.26, 713.80 and 284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.26, 713.80 and 284.38 is: 392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.26 : 713.80 = 284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.26/713.80 = 284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.26x = 713.80 × 284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.26x = 202,990.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,990.44/517.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.43

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