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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.30, 774.57 and 285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.30, 774.57 and 285.13 is: 427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.30 : 774.57 = 285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.30/774.57 = 285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.30x = 774.57 × 285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.30x = 220,851.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,851.72/516.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.76

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