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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.09, 775.94 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.09, 775.94 and 285.84 is: 428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.09 : 775.94 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.09/775.94 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.09x = 775.94 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.09x = 221,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,794.69/517.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.93

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