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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.58, 771.48 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.58, 771.48 and 283.56 is: 425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.58 : 771.48 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.58/771.48 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.58x = 771.48 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.58x = 218,760.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,760.87/514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.13

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