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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.26, 771.57 and 282.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.26, 771.57 and 282.86 is: 424.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.26 : 771.57 = 282.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.26/771.57 = 282.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.26x = 771.57 × 282.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.26x = 218,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,246.29/514.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.39

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