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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 712.08 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 712.08 and 283.14 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 712.08 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/712.08 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 712.08 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 201,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,618.33/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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