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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.98, 714.78 and 285.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.98, 714.78 and 285.11 is: 393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.98 : 714.78 = 285.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.98/714.78 = 285.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.98x = 714.78 × 285.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.98x = 203,787.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,787.35/517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.43

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