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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.89, 714.68 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.89, 714.68 and 285 is: 393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.89 : 714.68 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.89/714.68 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.89x = 714.68 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.89x = 203,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,682.38/517.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.29

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