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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.89, 776.23 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.89, 776.23 and 286.94 is: 430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.89 : 776.23 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.89/776.23 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.89x = 776.23 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.89x = 222,734.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,734.27/517.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.08

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