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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.36, 714 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.36, 714 and 284.50 is: 392.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.36 : 714 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.36/714 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.36x = 714 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.36x = 203,133
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,133/517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.63

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