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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 774.07 and 284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 774.07 and 284.88 is: 427.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 774.07 = 284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/774.07 = 284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 774.07 × 284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 220,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,517.06/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.49

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