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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.44, 714.06 and 284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.44, 714.06 and 284.58 is: 392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.44 : 714.06 = 284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.44/714.06 = 284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.44x = 714.06 × 284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.44x = 203,207.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,207.19/517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.72

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