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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.63, 714.32 and 284.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.63, 714.32 and 284.75 is: 392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.63 : 714.32 = 284.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.63/714.32 = 284.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.63x = 714.32 × 284.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.63x = 203,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,402.62/517.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.95

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