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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.52, 714.20 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.52, 714.20 and 284.64 is: 392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.52 : 714.20 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.52/714.20 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.52x = 714.20 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.52x = 203,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,289.89/517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.82

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