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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.55, 771.32 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.55, 771.32 and 283.23 is: 424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.55 : 771.32 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.55/771.32 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.55x = 771.32 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.55x = 218,461.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,461.67/514.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.57

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