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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.49, 776.72 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.49, 776.72 and 286.64 is: 430.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.49 : 776.72 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.49/776.72 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.49x = 776.72 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.49x = 222,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,638.77/517.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.23

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