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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.57, 771.86 and 283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.57, 771.86 and 283.42 is: 425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.57 : 771.86 = 283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.57/771.86 = 283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.57x = 771.86 × 283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.57x = 218,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,757.89/514.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.13

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