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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.84, 775.26 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.84, 775.26 and 285.68 is: 428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.84 : 775.26 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.84/775.26 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.84x = 775.26 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.84x = 221,476.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,476.28/516.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.52

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