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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.22, 771.41 and 283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.22, 771.41 and 283.21 is: 424.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.22 : 771.41 = 283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.22/771.41 = 283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.22x = 771.41 × 283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.22x = 218,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,472.02/514.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.87

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