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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.39, 712.62 and 283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.39, 712.62 and 283.51 is: 391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.39 : 712.62 = 283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.39/712.62 = 283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.39x = 712.62 × 283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.39x = 202,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,034.90/516.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.24

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