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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.83, 713.23 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.83, 713.23 and 283.96 is: 391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.83 : 713.23 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.83/713.23 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.83x = 713.23 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.83x = 202,528.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,528.79/516.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.87

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