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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.54, 714.18 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.54, 714.18 and 284.68 is: 392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.54 : 714.18 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.54/714.18 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.54x = 714.18 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.54x = 203,312.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,312.76/517.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.84

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