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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.69, 714.41 and 284.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.69, 714.41 and 284.81 is: 393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.69 : 714.41 = 284.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.69/714.41 = 284.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.69x = 714.41 × 284.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.69x = 203,471.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,471.11/517.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.04

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