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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.56, 712.86 and 283.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.56, 712.86 and 283.69 is: 391.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.56 : 712.86 = 283.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.56/712.86 = 283.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.56x = 712.86 × 283.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.56x = 202,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,229.47/516.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.49

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