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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.56, 714.28 and 284.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.56, 714.28 and 284.73 is: 392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.56 : 714.28 = 284.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.56/714.28 = 284.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.56x = 714.28 × 284.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.56x = 203,376.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,376.94/517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.95

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