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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.29, 713.90 and 284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.29, 713.90 and 284.43 is: 392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.29 : 713.90 = 284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.29/713.90 = 284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.29x = 713.90 × 284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.29x = 203,053.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,053.15/517.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.53

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