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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.75, 714.54 and 284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.75, 714.54 and 284.92 is: 393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.75 : 714.54 = 284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.75/714.54 = 284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.75x = 714.54 × 284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.75x = 203,586.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,586.74/517.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.21

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