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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.92, 773.87 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.92, 773.87 and 286.27 is: 429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.92 : 773.87 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.92/773.87 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.92x = 773.87 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.92x = 221,534.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,534.01/515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.40

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