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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.52, 774.07 and 285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.52, 774.07 and 285.06 is: 427.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.52 : 774.07 = 285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.52/774.07 = 285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.52x = 774.07 × 285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.52x = 220,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,659.40/516.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.21

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