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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.46, 714.11 and 284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.46, 714.11 and 284.58 is: 392.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.46 : 714.11 = 284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.46/714.11 = 284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.46x = 714.11 × 284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.46x = 203,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,220.00/517.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.73

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