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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.27, 713.84 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.27, 713.84 and 281.22 is: 388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.27 : 713.84 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.27/713.84 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.27x = 713.84 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.27x = 200,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,741.11/517.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.08

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