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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.82, 714.56 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.82, 714.56 and 284.94 is: 393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.82 : 714.56 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.82/714.56 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.82x = 714.56 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.82x = 203,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,605.30/517.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.20

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