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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.07, 773.04 and 284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.07, 773.04 and 284.13 is: 426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.07 : 773.04 = 284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.07/773.04 = 284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.07x = 773.04 × 284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.07x = 219,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,643.86/515.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.43

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