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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.44, 714.07 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.44, 714.07 and 284.56 is: 392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.44 : 714.07 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.44/714.07 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.44x = 714.07 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.44x = 203,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,194.34/517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.69

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