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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.78, 713.10 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.78, 713.10 and 283.86 is: 391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.78 : 713.10 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.78/713.10 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.78x = 713.10 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.78x = 202,420.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,420.57/516.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.70

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