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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.68, 712.98 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.68, 712.98 and 283.80 is: 391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.68 : 712.98 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.68/712.98 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.68x = 712.98 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.68x = 202,343.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,343.72/516.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.63

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