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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.95, 713.37 and 284.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.95, 713.37 and 284.07 is: 392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.95 : 713.37 = 284.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.95/713.37 = 284.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.95x = 713.37 × 284.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.95x = 202,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,647.02/516.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.01

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