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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.59, 712.92 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.59, 712.92 and 283.73 is: 391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.59 : 712.92 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.59/712.92 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.59x = 712.92 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.59x = 202,276.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,276.79/516.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.56

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