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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.78, 714.48 and 284.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.78, 714.48 and 284.86 is: 393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.78 : 714.48 = 284.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.78/714.48 = 284.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.78x = 714.48 × 284.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.78x = 203,526.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,526.77/517.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.08

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