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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.69, 775.80 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.69, 775.80 and 286.68 is: 429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.69 : 775.80 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.69/775.80 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.69x = 775.80 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.69x = 222,404.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,404.91/517.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.61

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