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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.38, 714.02 and 284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.38, 714.02 and 284.55 is: 392.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.38 : 714.02 = 284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.38/714.02 = 284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.38x = 714.02 × 284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.38x = 203,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,174.39/517.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.70

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