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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.35, 713.96 and 284.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.35, 713.96 and 284.47 is: 392.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.35 : 713.96 = 284.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.35/713.96 = 284.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.35x = 713.96 × 284.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.35x = 203,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,098.78/517.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.58

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