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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.08, 711.96 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.08, 711.96 and 383.60 is: 529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.08 : 711.96 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.08/711.96 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.08x = 711.96 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.08x = 273,107.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,107.86/516.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.20

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