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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.53, 714.19 and 284.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.53, 714.19 and 284.65 is: 392.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.53 : 714.19 = 284.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.53/714.19 = 284.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.53x = 714.19 × 284.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.53x = 203,292.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,292.76/517.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.81

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