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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.80, 714.60 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.80, 714.60 and 284.94 is: 393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.80 : 714.60 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.80/714.60 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.80x = 714.60 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.80x = 203,618.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,618.12/517.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.24

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