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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.98, 771.87 and 284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.98, 771.87 and 284.01 is: 425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.98 : 771.87 = 284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.98/771.87 = 284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.98x = 771.87 × 284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.98x = 219,218.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,218.80/514.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.68

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