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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.16, 712.32 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.16, 712.32 and 283.28 is: 390.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.16 : 712.32 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.16/712.32 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.16x = 712.32 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.16x = 201,786.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,786.01/516.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.94

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