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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 771.83 and 284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 771.83 and 284.01 is: 425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 771.83 = 284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/771.83 = 284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 771.83 × 284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 219,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,204.19/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.51

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