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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.98, 775.58 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.98, 775.58 and 286.13 is: 429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.98 : 775.58 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.98/775.58 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.98x = 775.58 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.98x = 221,917.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,917.21/516.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.25

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