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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.46, 775.49 and 282.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.46, 775.49 and 282.59 is: 423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.46 : 775.49 = 282.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.46/775.49 = 282.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.46x = 775.49 × 282.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.46x = 219,141.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,141.84/517.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.50

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