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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.23, 776.12 and 286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.23, 776.12 and 286.29 is: 429.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.23 : 776.12 = 286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.23/776.12 = 286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.23x = 776.12 × 286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.23x = 222,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,193.96/517.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.58

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