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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.42, 771.10 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.42, 771.10 and 282.84 is: 423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.42 : 771.10 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.42/771.10 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.42x = 771.10 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.42x = 218,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,097.92/514.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.97

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