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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.89, 774.76 and 285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.89, 774.76 and 285.26 is: 427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.89 : 774.76 = 285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.89/774.76 = 285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.89x = 774.76 × 285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.89x = 221,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,008.04/516.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.57

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