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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.63, 714.33 and 284.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.63, 714.33 and 284.75 is: 392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.63 : 714.33 = 284.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.63/714.33 = 284.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.63x = 714.33 × 284.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.63x = 203,404.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,404.04/517.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.96

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