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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.94, 714.68 and 285.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.94, 714.68 and 285.07 is: 393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.94 : 714.68 = 285.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.94/714.68 = 285.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.94x = 714.68 × 285.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.94x = 203,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,730.97/517.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.35

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