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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 712.06 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 712.06 and 283.12 is: 390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 712.06 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/712.06 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 712.06 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 201,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,598.43/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.69

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