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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.34, 771.82 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.34, 771.82 and 283.38 is: 425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.34 : 771.82 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.34/771.82 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.34x = 771.82 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.34x = 218,718.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,718.35/514.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.24

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