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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 712.08 and 283.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 712.08 and 283.13 is: 390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 712.08 = 283.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/712.08 = 283.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 712.08 × 283.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 201,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,607.65/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.71

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