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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.62, 712.95 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.62, 712.95 and 283.76 is: 391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.62 : 712.95 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.62/712.95 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.62x = 712.95 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.62x = 202,306.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,306.69/516.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.60

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