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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.09, 712.16 and 283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.09, 712.16 and 283.21 is: 390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.09 : 712.16 = 283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.09/712.16 = 283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.09x = 712.16 × 283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.09x = 201,689.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,689.42/516.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.81

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