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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.23, 775.76 and 286.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.23, 775.76 and 286.35 is: 429.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.23 : 775.76 = 286.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.23/775.76 = 286.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.23x = 775.76 × 286.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.23x = 222,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,137.44/517.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.48

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