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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.44, 712.70 and 283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.44, 712.70 and 283.57 is: 391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.44 : 712.70 = 283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.44/712.70 = 283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.44x = 712.70 × 283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.44x = 202,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,098.20/516.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.33

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