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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.47, 714.11 and 284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.47, 714.11 and 284.60 is: 392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.47 : 714.11 = 284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.47/714.11 = 284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.47x = 714.11 × 284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.47x = 203,235.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,235.71/517.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.75

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