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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.20, 771.21 and 283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.20, 771.21 and 283.01 is: 424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.20 : 771.21 = 283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.20/771.21 = 283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.20x = 771.21 × 283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.20x = 218,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,262.07/514.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.47

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