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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.63, 712.96 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.63, 712.96 and 283.77 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.63 : 712.96 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.63/712.96 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.63x = 712.96 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.63x = 202,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,316.66/516.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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